Quiz on Anglo-Saxon England

When did the Romans leave Britannia?

• AD 410

• AD 449

• AD 800

• AD 924

What was the main reason the Jutes decided to invade England?

• The land was good for farming

• The Britons were undefended

• They wanted to spread Christianity

• They were invited by the Romans

What was the role of thegns (landowners) in Anglo-Saxon society?

• Landowners below the king

• Peasant farmers

• Slaves

• Craftspeople

What type of homes did most Anglo-Saxons live in?

• Homes made from wood or wattle and daub

• Stone castles

• Brick houses

• Tents

What did Anglo-Saxon settlements use to protect animals and villages?

• High fences

• Moats

• Stone walls

• Guard towers

Which aspects of modern England date back to the Anglo-Saxons?

• English language, rule of law, place names, Christianity

• Architecture, cuisine, fashion, music

• Technology, transportation, education, healthcare

• Art, literature, theater, sports

What did monks like St Columba and St Augustine do in Anglo-Saxon England?

• Converted Anglo-Saxon kings to Christianity

• Built military fortresses

• Established trade routes

• Wrote historical records

When did the Vikings first visit England?

• AD 789

• AD 793

• AD 871

• AD 1066

What did the Vikings destroy during their raid on Lindisfarne in AD 793?

• Castles

• Monastery buildings

• Villages

• Ships

What was the name of the money paid by Anglo-Saxon kings to the Vikings to stop raids?

• Danegeld

• Wessex

• Danelaw

• Normandy