Anglo-Saxon Origins
What three Germanic tribes migrated to Britian after the Romans left?
Angles, Saxons, and Jutes.
What was the Anglo-Saxon king the ruler of?
A kingdom.
What material were most Anglo-Saxon homes made from.
Wood
What religion did many Anglo-Saxons eventually adopt?
Christianity
What writing system did early Anglo-Saxons use?
Runes
What modern country were the Angles originally
what was a group of villages called?
A shire
What crop was commonly grown.
Wheat
Missionaries
What famous manuscript contains stories and poem from the period?
The Exeter
Around what century did the Anglo-Saxons begin settling in Britian
5th century
Who advised the king?
What was the center of family life?
The village
What famous epic poem was written about an Anglo-Saxon hero
beowulf
What city became an imporrtant Anglo-Saxon center under Alfred the great?
Winchester
What did the Angles give their name to?
England
What was the social class below nobles but above slaves?
Ceorls (freemen)
What animal was important for farming?
Oxen
What language did Anglo-Saxons speak
Which king is known for defending England from viking invasions
Alfred the great
Why did the Anglo-Saxons come to Britian?
To settle and find land.
What was the main responsibility of a king?
protecting his people and land
What was the main occupation of most Anglo-Saxons?
Farming
What buildings became centers of learning?
Monasteries
What lasting contribution did the Anglo-Saxons make to the modern English?
Many english words and the foundation of the english language