The Dawn of Christianity in Anglo-Saxon England: Augustine, Rædwald, and the Venerable Bede

The video explores the spread of Christianity in early Anglo-Saxon England, highlighting key figures like the Venerable Bede and the creation of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. It discusses the Chronicle's historical significance and inconsistencies. The video also delves into the 535 cataclysm, a natural disaster theorized to have global impacts, and its limited effect on Anglo-Saxon England. Finally, it covers the continued spread of Christianity and the influence of religious figures such as St. Columba and St. Cuthbert.

Who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury who played a significant role in converting the King of Kent to Christianity?

• St. Augustine

• St. Columba

• Venerable Bede

• St. Cuthbert

What is the most significant work of the Venerable Bede that contributed to English prose?

• Beowulf

• The Canterbury Tales

• Ecclesiastical History

• The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle

Which king is believed to have encouraged the creation of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle?

• King Offa

• King Raidwalt

• King Ethelred

• King Alfred the Great

What natural event is believed to have caused the 'darkening of the sun' mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle?

• A solar eclipse

• A volcanic eruption

• A meteor strike

• A severe storm

What evidence supports the theory of a significant environmental event occurring around 535 AD?

• Historical texts

• Dendrochronological data

• Archaeological artifacts

• Ancient maps

Which saint is associated with Lindisfarne, the Holy Island?

• Venerable Bede

• St. Augustine

• St. Columba

• St. Cuthbert

What was the primary focus of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle entries following the 535 cataclysm?

• Political events

• Economic changes

• Natural disasters

• Spread of Christianity