The Anglo-Saxons Education and Language

Where did Theodore and Hadrian establish their school?

• York

• Colchester

• London

• Canterbury

Answer explanation

Fun Fact: According to Bede (English Benedictine monk), Hadrian was ‘an African by birth’. Fluent in Greek and Latin, it is likely that he was from Cyrenaica

Who was the King who took care of educational aspects during this period?

• Alfred the Great

• Edward the Elder

• Edgar the Peaceful

• Louis the Lion

What was the Anglo-Saxon language called?

• Old English

• Middle Saxon

• Ancient English

• Early Scots

What other language did some Anglo-Saxons understand?

(a)  

How do you say “Good morning” in Old English?

• Gōdne Ofernōn

• Gōdne Morgen

• Gōdne Undern

• Gōdne Dæg

Where did wealthy children have their classes?

• At home

• At the countryside

• At monasteries

• At farms

Answer explanation

Peasant children often had no formal education whatsoever.