Y3 Spring Anglo-Saxons

What is your class?

• Aspen

• Elm

• Fir

Why are the Anglo-Saxon Ages also known as 'The Dark Ages'?

• There was no sun in Britain

• Everyone wore dark clothing

• Very little was written down so we don’t know much about it

• People only went outside at night

Why was Britain easier to invade after Roman rule ended?

• The Romans left behind guards

• Britain had strong castles

• There was no army to protect the country

• The weather was good for sailing

What were the names of the three key tribes that made up the Anglo-Saxons?

• Celts, Romans, Vikings

• Saxons, Normans, Gauls

• Angles, Saxons, Jutes

• Britons, Scots, Picts

Which of these was not a main kingdom created by the Anglo-Saxons in Britain?

• Mercia

• Wessex

• East Anglia

• Normandy

Who was at the top of the Anglo-Saxon hierarchy?

• Thegns

• King

• Farmers

• Slaves

Why were Anglo-Saxon settlements based around natural resources?

• They liked being close to castles

• They were easier to decorate

• Natural resources provided food, water and materials for survival

• The Romans told them where to live

What religion were the Anglo-Saxons converted to in 597AD?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Paganism

What is a primary source?

• A story written today about the past

• A made-up tale from the Anglo-Saxon period

• Evidence from the time of the event, like a coin or diary

• A film about the Anglo-Saxons

What group of people began invading Britain from 793AD?

• Romans

• Normans

• Celts

• Vikings