Anglo-Saxon Period Quiz

The Anglo-Saxon period is the earliest recorded time period in history.

• True

• False

The Anglo-Saxon period ranges from 449 – 1060 AD.

• True

• False

The Anglo-Saxon period ended with the Battle of Hastings.

• True

• False

The Battle of Hastings was where the French, under the leadership of William the Conqueror, invaded England.

• True

• False

During the Anglo-Saxon period, most everyone was able to read.

• True

• False

During the Anglo-Saxon period, most literature was part of the oral tradition.

• True

• False

During the Anglo-Saxon period, most of the literature was recited in modern English.

• True

• False

A scop was someone who wrote down the stories of the Anglo-Saxon period.

• True

• False

Most of the authors during the Anglo-Saxon period are unknown.

• True

• False

A motif is a reoccurring theme or image found in literature.

• True

• False