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TRUE or FALSE: Every farmer on the king's land gave him money as taxes.

False

What is 'bretwalda'?

Ruler of Britain

TRUE or FALSE: Anglo-Saxons made beautiful belt buckles, brooches, necklaces, purses and ornaments.

True

What is a thane?

King's advisor

What did Anglo-Saxon's boys learn?

They learned how to hunt and fish, plant crops and use swords, axes and spears

TRUE or FALSE: The Anglo-Saxons raided to coast of Britain before deciding to settle there.

True

TRUE or FALSE: An example of Anglo-Saxon poetry is Veowolf

False

What is the name of the villagers in Anglo-Saxon times?

Ceorls

TRUE or FALSE: The Anglo-Saxons came from Northern Europe.

True

What did Anglo-Saxon girls learn?

Cook, mend clothes, look after younger children, collect water and firewood

The king lived in a large wooden house called a _______

Hall

What kind of armour did the Anglo-Saxons wear?

Chain Mail

How many main Anglo-Saxon kingdoms were there?

Five

What are the names of the tribes that attacked the Britons?

Picts and Scots

What is the name of the three tribes that make up the Anglo-Saxons?

The Angles, Saxons & Jutes

Why did the Anglo-Saxons decide to settle in Britain?

Better climate + For more farmland

Why did Anglo Saxon homes have a hole in the roof?

To let smoke out.

What is a home in Anglo-Saxon primarily made from?

Wood

What is the barter system?

A trade system that exchanges goods for goods

What did Anglo-Saxons eat?

Pottage

Why were coins invented?

To make trading easier

What did poorer women do?

They helped the men on the farms. They also cooked, cared for children and make clothes.

Name 2 main Anglo-Saxon kingdoms

Northumbria, Mercia, East Anglia, Wessex, Kent