Anglo Saxon conversion to Christianity in Britain

What happened to Christianity in Britain after the Romans left?

• It became more popular

• It stayed the same

• It declined

• It spread to other countries

Why did the popularity of Christianity decline when the Anglo-Saxons came to Britain?

• The Anglo-Saxons brought their own pagan religious beliefs and practices.

• The Anglo-Saxons did not like Britain.

• The Anglo-Saxons were afraid of Christianity.

• The Anglo-Saxons wanted to learn about new religions.

Who did the Pope send to Britain in 597 CE?

• A king

• A soldier

• A monk named Augustine

• A merchant

Who did Augustine meet to begin his mission to convert Anglo-Saxon kings back to Christianity?

• King Aethelbert of Kent

• King Arthur

• King Alfred

• King Edward

What significant event happened on Christmas day 597AD?

• Augustine was born.

• Augustine baptized 10,000 people.

• Augustine returned to Rome.

• Augustine became king.

Which church did Augustine build?

• Iona Abbey

• Westminster Abbey

• Lindisfarne Priory

• Canterbury Cathedral

Where did Columba come from?

• England

• Ireland

• Scotland

• Wales

What form of Christianity did Columba spread?

• Celtic

• Roman

Which church did Columba build?

• Westminster Abbey

• Iona Abbey

• Canterbury Cathedral

• Lindisfarne Priory

Who was the King of Northumbria from 634AD until 642AD?

• Oswald

• Aidan

• Bede

• Augustine