European Missionaries
This man was known as "The Apostle to the North," and he built a lot of churches in Scandinavia.
Who is St. Anskar?
After the Romans left, most British followed this religion.
What is Christianity / Christian?
These people were pagan barbarians from the Germany area who eventually invaded Britain.
Who are the Anglo-Saxons?
The Danes, the Swedes, and these were the main types of Vikings.
Who are the Norse?
This was the land where the Norse spread in northern France.
What is Normandy?
These saints made an alphabet for the Slavs, and translated Scripture and other important Christian writings.
Who are St. Cyril and St. Methodius
Vortigern had a problem - he didn't have ____ to fight the pagans.
What is an army?
These Anglo-Saxon mercenaries made a deal with Vortigern that they could bring their tribe over to Britain if they agreed to fight for him.
Who are Hengist and Horsa?
Vikings tended to attack these religious houses because of the gold and lack of security forces.
What are monasteries?
This Norman bishop built the abbey of Mont Saint-Michel after, legend says, St. Michael burned a hole in his skull.
Who is St. Aubert?
This man was sent by the Pope to preach Christianity in Germany. They say he chopped down the sacred oak of Thor, and he was martyred with a Bible in his hand.
Who is St. Boniface?
This man was the leader of post-Roman Britain.
Who is Vortigern?
The seven kingdoms of Anglo-Saxon Britain were together known as this.
What is the Heptarchy?
This Viking warrior attacked France during the rule of King Charles the Simple.
Who is Rollo?
Norman warriors tended to ride on horseback, wear chain mail, and carry this very long spear that was specifically meant to be used on horseback.
What is a lance?
This man was sent by the Pope to evangelize England after the Anglo-Saxons invaded.
Who is St. Augustine of Canterbury?
These are soldiers who work for hire.
Who are mercenaries?
This Anglo-Saxon king constantly fought Vikings throughout his reign, and legend says he sought help from a woman who didn't know he was king.
Who is King Alfred?
This Viking king made peace with King Alfred.
Who is Guthrum?
In order to stay in France and become Normans, the Norse Vikings had to agree to convert to this religion.
What is Christianity?
Most European missionaries were this type of religious person. They won the trust of many barbarians.
What is a monk?
Post-Roman Britain was under attack from Scotland in the north and this island nation to the west.
What is Ireland?
When Hengist and Horsa became kings of Britain, they divided up the land between these high-ranking people.
Who are the Anglo-Saxon nobles / nobles?
The Vikings that attacked England in the 8th century were actually from this modern-day European country.
What is Denmark?
Normans had rules about their fighting, including no fighting on Sundays and the right of this - allowing anyone to hide in a church without the threat of violence.
What is sanctuary / right of sanctuary?