Anglo-Saxon Britain Flashcards
1
Q
How are the Angles, Saxons and Jutes collectively known?
A
Anglo-Saxons
2
Q
When did the Anglo-Saxons arrive in Britain?
A
5th-6th century AD
3
Q
Who were the Anglo-Saxons?
A
Germanic warrior tribes
4
Q
Did the Anglo-Saxons have an alphabet? Which one?
A
Yes, the runic alphabet
5
Q
Where did the Anglo-Saxons come from?
A
Germany
6
Q
How was the runic alphabet used?
A
Short inscriptions, usually on wood or stone
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