Anglo-Saxon Britain Flashcards
1
Q
Where did the Anglo-Saxons come from?
A
northern Germany
2
Q
What was the first religion of the Anglo-Saxons?
A
polytheism/paganism
3
Q
What was the basic unit of Anglo-Saxon society?
A
tribe/clan
4
Q
How was the alphabet used by the Anglo-Saxons called?
A
runic alphabet
5
Q
What were the main values of Anglo-Saxon society?
A
love for beauty, personal freedom, courage and loyalty (to the tribe and to its leader)
6
Q
Who were the Anglo-Saxons?
A
A group of Germanic warrior tribes
7
Q
What was the base of the Anglo-Saxon economy?
A
agriculture, deep-sea fishing, whale and sea hunt
8
Q
Which language evolved from the languages spoken by the Anglo-Saxons?
A
Old English
9
Q
Which tribes were known as the Anglo-Saxons?
A
Angles, Saxons and Jutes
