Anglo-Saxon History Quiz

What was the main reason the Anglo-Saxons invaded England?

• To find gold

• To escape war

• For good farming land

• To build castles

Who is at the top of all the hierarchys?

• Slaves

• The King

• Creols

• Everyone

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

• They were kings

• They were landowners below the king

• They were slaves

• They were farmers

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

• Built castles

• Converted people to Christianity

• Led armies

• Discovered new lands

What impact has the Anglo-Saxons had on modern England?

• The use of cars

• The English language

• The design of skyscrapers

• The invention of the internet

What year did the Vikings first visit England?

• AD 789

• AD 793

• AD 865

• AD 1066

What is Danegeld?

• A type of Viking ship

• A tax paid to Viking invaders

• A Viking leader

• A battle strategy

What religion did the Vikings convert to over time?

• Paganism

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Islam

What is a monastery?

• A place where monks live and work

• A Viking ship

• A type of tax

• A battle strategy

What happened at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

• Harold Godwinson defeated Harald Hardrada

• The Vikings built a monastery

• Alfred the Great was crowned

• The Normans were defeated