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Where did the Anglo Saxons come from?
The came from Northern Europe, Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands
What did they do in their free time?
They played board games, played the lyre, created riddles, ate and drank.
What did the Anglo Saxons wear?
They wore tunics with a belt around the waist
How was their society made up?
There was a king and queen, carls, reeves, slaves etc
What did they do for a living?
Some were craftsmen and others were farmers
Which was their religion?
They were pagan
Who was Augustine?
He was a monk sent by the Pope to persuade the Anglos Saxons to become Christians again
What did the monks do in the monasteries?
They prayed and sang. They also taught people how to write and cared for the sick and poor.
Who invaded England in 1066 and settled down after the Anglo Saxons?
The Normans
What are Viking ships called?
Longships or longboats
What were Anglo Saxon houses like?
They were made of wood with with thatched roofs made of straw
What was the name of the area where the Vikings settled down?
The Danelaw
How did they bury people when they died?
They buried them with their possessions (swords, knives, jewellery, etc)
What were the Vikings like?
They were strong and violent
