Spring 2 Invasion - Learning Expedition

What does it mean to 'invade'?

• To enter a place forcefully

• To leave a place peacefully

• To negotiate a treaty

• To build a structure

The Angles, Saxons, Jutes, Scots, and Frisians came from which regions and where did they settle in Britain?

• Scandinavia; settled in Scotland

• Germany and Denmark; settled in England

• Netherlands; settled in Wales

• France; settled in Ireland

They invaded Britain and moved away from where they were born because:

• They were seeking new lands and resources.

• They were forced out by other tribes.

• They wanted to explore new territories.

• They were following a prophecy.

What evidence remains of life in Anglo-Saxon Britain? What can this tell us about Anglo-Saxon Art and Culture? What significance do artefacts found at Sutton Hoo / Galloway Hoard have?

• The artefacts found at Sutton Hoo and Galloway Hoard provide evidence of life in Anglo-Saxon Britain and offer insights into their art and culture.

• The artefacts found at Sutton Hoo and Galloway Hoard are irrelevant to understanding Anglo-Saxon Britain.

• There is no evidence of life in Anglo-Saxon Britain from artefacts.

• Artefacts from Sutton Hoo and Galloway Hoard only tell us about the diet of Anglo-Saxons.

How did Anglo-Saxons punish crime? How does this compare to the Romans?

• Anglo-Saxons used fines and compensation, while Romans used imprisonment and execution.

• Both Anglo-Saxons and Romans used imprisonment as a primary punishment.

• Anglo-Saxons used public humiliation, while Romans used community service.

• Anglo-Saxons and Romans both used exile as a common punishment.

Anglo-Saxon Britain was ruled by multiple kings. Why was there more than one king?

• Because the kingdoms were united under one ruler.

• Because each region had its own king.

• Because there was no central government.

The Vikings invaded Britain because they were seeking new lands and wealth. Where did they come from?

• Scandinavia

• Germany

• France

• Spain

The Viking ability to sail influenced their trade links by:

• allowing them to reach distant lands and establish trade routes

• restricting them to local trade only

• making them dependent on other civilizations for trade

• limiting their trade to only coastal areas

Alfred the Great was known for resisting Viking invasions. What was the Danelaw?

• A region of England under Viking control

• A type of Viking ship

• A Viking leader

• A treaty between England and France

Aethelstan was an even greater ruler than Alfred the Great. How did his approach to resistance compare with Alfred the Great? How did his contribution shape England?

• Aethelstan's approach to resistance was more diplomatic and he unified England.

• Aethelstan's approach was more militaristic and he expanded the territory.

• Aethelstan focused on cultural development and education.

• Aethelstan's reign was marked by economic reforms.