The Anglo-SaxonsOnline version A bit of history by Mariana Méndez 1 1. The Anglo-Saxon invasions to Britain took place a a. Violently, they fought the Romans and made them leave b b. Gradually, starting when the Romans were still there c c. Immediately after the Romans left. d d. a and b are correct 2 2. Why did the Anglo-Saxons invade Britain? a a. They were mercenaries in search of gold and silver. b b.They needed a place to settle, following climate changes that caused flooding in their lands. c c. They were called by Briton rulers to defend their kingdom from Picts and Scotti. d d. b and c are correct 3 3. King Alfred was called “The Great” because: a a. He managed to make a peace deal with Viking leader Guthrum and shared out the Kingdoms. b b. He founded the English Navy, strengthened the Army, and made fundamental cultural initiatives for British history. c c. He achieved to conquer Scotland and Wales. d d. All are correct 4 4. The first Anglo-Saxon kingdoms were: a a. Five: Elmet, Cornwall, Cumbria, Wessex and Mercia. b c. Three: Northumbria, Mercia, East Anglia. c b. Seven: Kent, Essex, Sussex, Wessex, East Anglia, Mercia and Northumbria d d. Four: Wessex, Northumbria, East Anglia and Kent 5 5. What was the Anglo-Saxons religion? a a. Druidry b b. Pagans c c. Converted Christians d d. b and c are correct 6 6. Old Norse is the name of Anglo-Saxon writing. They used kennings, which are: a a. A poetic device where an unusual compound expression replaces a conventional word. b b. A specific poetic style (for e.g. in Beowolfe). c c. A poetic stratagem where foreign expressions were replaced by native ones. d d. All are correct
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