test anglo saxons Flashcards
when the anglo saxons left Britain what other population was remaining in Britain
Celts
when the anglo saxons left Britian why did people call it the dark ages
People called it the dark ages because because they knew very little about the fifth and sixth century
where did the anglo saxons take control of
eastern and central of England
what was the population at this time
1 million
What are three simple foods they ate
oats beans and bread
When the archioligist found the treasure underground what year was it was was his name and where was it
The year was 1939 He is called Basil Brown and it was a memorial in Sutton hoo
why doHistorians know very little about early life in anglo Saxon Britain n
They know very little about early life in anglo saxons because they didn’t know how to read and write
what was the most famous object found at Sutton Hoo
iron helmet with a printed pattern face mask
what type of weapons do anglo saxons use
they had swords, throwing axes and 2m long spears
what sort of communities did Anglo-Saxons
They lived like as if they were always in a constant battle and always had to be on the lookout because they never knew if anyone was every going to come and attack them
By the end of the seventh century the three most powerful kingdoms where
Mercia Wessex and northumbria.
What religion where the anglo saxons at first
They were the Pagans meaning meaning that they believe in many different dogs
