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Anglo-Saxons

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  • What kind of armour did the Anglo-Saxons wear?
    Chain Mail
  • Name 2 main Anglo-Saxon kingdoms
    Northumbria, Mercia, East Anglia, Wessex, Kent
  • TRUE or FALSE: An example of Anglo-Saxon poetry is Veowolf
    False
  • TRUE or FALSE: Every farmer on the king's land gave him money as taxes.
    False
  • Why did Anglo Saxon homes have a hole in the roof?
    To let smoke out.
  • What is the name of the three tribes that make up the Anglo-Saxons?
    The Angles, Saxons & Jutes
  • What is a thane?
    King's advisor
  • TRUE or FALSE: The Anglo-Saxons raided to coast of Britain before deciding to settle there.
    True
  • Why were coins invented?
    To make trading easier
  • What is the barter system?
    A trade system that exchanges goods for goods
  • What are the names of the tribes that attacked the Britons?
    Picts and Scots
  • What did Anglo-Saxon girls learn?
    Cook, mend clothes, look after younger children, collect water and firewood
  • What did Anglo-Saxon's boys learn?
    They learned how to hunt and fish, plant crops and use swords, axes and spears
  • The king lived in a large wooden house called a _______
    Hall
  • TRUE or FALSE: The Anglo-Saxons came from Northern Europe.
    True
  • What is 'bretwalda'?
    Ruler of Britain
  • What did poorer women do?
    They helped the men on the farms. They also cooked, cared for children and make clothes.
  • What is a home in Anglo-Saxon primarily made from?
    Wood
  • What did Anglo-Saxons eat?
    Pottage
  • TRUE or FALSE: Anglo-Saxons made beautiful belt buckles, brooches, necklaces, purses and ornaments.
    True
  • What is the name of the villagers in Anglo-Saxon times?
    Ceorls
  • Why did the Anglo-Saxons decide to settle in Britain?
    Better climate + For more farmland
  • How many main Anglo-Saxon kingdoms were there?
    Five