Anglo-Saxons in Britain (Performer Heritage)

Which peoples settled in Britain during the 5th and 6th centuries?

• Romans, Celts, and Vikings

• Jutes, Angles, and Saxons

• Normans, Vikings, and Danes

• Celts, Romans, and Normans

Why did the Anglo-Saxons settle south of Hadrian's Wall?

• They were looking for farming land

• They wanted to be closer to the Romans

• They were forced to settle there by the Vikings

• They preferred the lowland regions

What was the center of communal life for the Anglo-Saxons?

• The church

• The castle

• The hall

• The market

What were the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms known as?

• The Seven Kingdoms

• The Viking Lands

• The Roman Empire

• The Celtic Tribes

What did Anglo-Saxon commonly call Vikings?

• Danes

• Barbarians

• Norsemen

• Scandinavians

What did the Vikings primarily search for during their expeditions?

• Gold and jewels

• New lands to conquer

• Cattle and slaves

• Religious artifacts

What did the Vikings establish in northern and eastern England?

• Danelaw

• Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms

• Norman Rule

• Roman Provinces

Who became the King of Wessex in 871?

• Ethelred

• Alfred the Great

• Edward

• Athelstan

What did Alfred the Great do to reorganize the army of Wessex?

• Demanded tribute from each freeman's farm

• Built fortresses and planned a navy

• Invited scholars from the continent

• All of the above

What was the capital of Wessex during Alfred the Great's reign?

• London

• Winchester

• York

• Canterbury