Exploring Anglo Saxon Life

Which of the following was a common building material for Anglo-Saxon houses?

• Brick

• Stone

• Wood

• Concrete

Which of the following is a famous Anglo-Saxon epic poem?

• The Iliad

• Beowulf

• The Odyssey

• The Aeneid

What was the role of a "thane" in Anglo-Saxon society?

• A religious leader

• A warrior or nobleman

• A farmer

• A merchant

Which of the following was a common feature of Anglo-Saxon villages?

• Skyscrapers

• Castles

• Wood House and Halls

• Pyramids

Which of the following was a common occupation in Anglo-Saxon England?

• Software Developer

• Blacksmith

• Astronaut

• Electrician

What do Epic poems do?

• married the king to the queen

• praised the deeds of heroic warriers

• placed missionaries in churches

• praised God as the only holy one

Originally, how did Anglo Saxons "record" their history, myths, and legends?

• scops wrote the stories

• monks wrote the stories

• oral stories

• cave drawings

The Anglo-Saxons gathered in a mead hall to tell stories, to drink mead and to foster meaningful relationships.

• True

• False

A long narrative poem telling the deeds of a hero is a _____________.

• ballad

• epic

• sonnet

Group of invaders from Denmark and Norway called the ____________ appeared in England. Hint: they were wild, they raided and burned down villages.

• Village People

• Normans

• Britains

• Vikings