Anglo-Saxon Influence on Britain

This video tutorial guides year seven students on tackling the significance question in history assessments. It explains the difference between short-term and long-term consequences, using historical examples like the Roman Empire and Anglo-Saxon impacts. Students are encouraged to categorize impacts as social, political, or religious and practice answering a significance question. The video concludes with a full-mark example answer and a farewell message.

What is the primary focus of the significance question discussed in the video?

• Analyzing geographical changes

• Memorizing historical dates

• Identifying historical figures

• Understanding short-term and long-term impacts

Which of the following is an example of a short-term impact?

• The creation of the England-Wales border

• The influence of Anglo-Saxon language on modern English

• The breakup of the Roman Empire

• The introduction of Old English

What does the presence of the word 'Dane' in Danemede suggest?

• Viking settlement

• Anglo-Saxon influence

• Norman invasion

• Roman settlement

In the exercise, which category does 'political' refer to?

• Cultural impacts

• Government-related impacts

• Religion-related impacts

• Language-related impacts

What was the greatest short-term impact of the Anglo-Saxons according to the video?

• Introduction of Christianity

• Division into seven kingdoms

• Creation of the England-Wales border

• Influence on modern English

Which long-term impact of the Anglo-Saxons is still relevant today?

• Viking invasions

• Roman roads

• Old English language

• The seven kingdoms

What is the significance of the border between England and Wales?

• It remains the same as during the Anglo-Saxon period

• It was established by the Vikings

• It was changed during the Norman conquest

• It was created by the Romans

How did the Anglo-Saxon migration affect the political landscape of Britain?

• It established a democratic system

• It led to the Roman withdrawal

• It divided England into multiple kingdoms

• It unified Britain under one king

What does the term 'Brett Rolder' refer to?

• A Roman title

• A Viking leader

• A ruler of Britain

• A religious figure

Which language has been influenced by the Anglo-Saxons?

• French

• German

• Latin

• Modern English