Anglo Saxon History Test Quiz!

20 Questions | By Choudranthigh | Updated: Jan 4, 2023 | Attempts: 342

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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.

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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