Anglo Saxon History Test Quiz!
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| Total Attempts: 211
Do you know anything about the Anglo- Saxon history? This awesome quiz is a helpful tool in learning, especially if you are preparing for a formal exam. The early Anglo- Saxon period covers medieval Britain's history that begins at the end of Roman rule. It is a period that is known in history as the migration period. If you want to see how much you know about Anglo-Saxon history, take this quiz.
Questions and Answers
- 1.England's political influence in the American government can be traced back to what document?
- 2._______________ is known as the "once and fututre king."
- 3.When the Romans left England in 409 A.D., which non-Christian group invaded from the Continent?
- 4.______________ unified the Anglo-Saxons against the Danes' invasion, thus creating a line of kings that lasted until William the Conqueror's invasion in 1066.
- 5.Anglo-Saxon life was dominated by:
- A.
Industry
- B.
Warfare
- C.
Religion
- D.
Poetry
- 6.The heroic narratives told in the Anglo-Saxons communal halls were recited by skilled storytellers called:
- A.
Warriors
- B.
Lords
- C.
Bards
- D.
Monks
- 7.The rhythmical pause between two halves of a line is a:
- 8."Foamy-throated sea stallion" is an example of:
- 9.The principal works of learning were written by the monks in what language?
- 10.The stories told by Anglo-Saxons are often ______________ in tone because the Anglo-Saxon life is fleeting, or transient.
- 11.The Celtic religion was known as _________, meaning "spirit" in Latin.
- 12.The poets were accompanied by a ________, which helped maintain the rhythm of the poems.
- 13.The __________ were the intermediaries for the Celts, performing religios ceremonies.
- 14.The name Wednesday comes from ________________.
- 15.Thor was the Norse god of __________ and _____________. His symbols were the _____________ and ________________.
- A.
Hammer
- B.
Lightening
- C.
Thunder
- D.
Twisted cross
- E.
All the above
- 16.The dragon, a symbol of death, was considerd a guardian of ____________.
- 17.The treasure found at _________________ is indicative of Anglo-Saxons refinement and sophistication.
- 18.Loyal dependency was a structure of life that helped to maintain a sense of security and the close relationship between leader and followers
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 19.King Alfres, by instituting the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, caused the ___________ language to gain respect as a language of culture.
- 20.Even though the bards were extremely popular at parties, their contribution to Anglo-Saxon society was minimal at best
- A.
True
- B.
False
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