Anglo-Saxon Britain Flashcards
Where did the Anglo-Saxons come from?
northern Germany
What was the first religion of the Anglo-Saxons?
polytheism/paganism
What was the basic unit of Anglo-Saxon society?
tribe/clan
How was the alphabet used by the Anglo-Saxons called?
runic alphabet
What did the Anglo-Saxons build at the center of their villages?
great halls
Which were some important centers of communal life and culture after the spread of Christianity?
monasteries
What were the main values of Anglo-Saxon society?
love for beauty, personal freedom, courage and loyalty (to the tribe and to its leader)
Who were the Anglo-Saxons?
A group of Germanic warrior tribes
What was the base of the Anglo-Saxon economy?
agriculture, deep-sea fishing, whale and sea hunt
Which language evolved from the languages spoken by the Anglo-Saxons?
Old English
Which tribes were known as the Anglo-Saxons?
Angles, Saxons and Jutes
When did the Anglo-Saxons arrive in Britain?
5th-6th century
When did Christianity come back to Britain? Who brought it back?
6th century, the monk Augustine/St Augustine
How was the runic alphabet used?
short inscriptions on metal, wood or stone
