Anglo Saxon Quiz: Anglo-Saxon Period History Test

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What do you know about Anglo-Saxon History? Will you take this quiz? Go ahead, then! The Anglo Saxons established England's kingdom, and the modern English language owes almost half of its words, including the most common words of ordinary speech, to their language. The Anglo Saxons possess substantial aspects of tribal and lordship ties. If you are interested to find out about the Anglo-Saxon period, this quiz should be a fun challenge.

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1.

The original inhabitants of Britain were:
- A.
  
  The Celts
- B.
  
  The French
- C.
  
  The Romans
- D.
  
  The Americans
2.

The real Roman conquest spread through Britain after:
- A.
  
  55 BC, with Julius Caesar's military expedition
- B.
  
  43 AD, under Emperor Claudius
- C.
  
  5 BC, with Julius Caesar's military expedition
- D.
  
  78 AD, under Emperor Claudius
3.

The Anglo-Saxons began to invade Britain in the
- A.
  
  The first half of the 5th century
- B.
  
  6th century
- C.
  
  7th century
- D.
  
  8th century
4.

King Arthur is the most legendary
- A.
  
  Anglo-Saxon king
- B.
  
  Celtic king
- C.
  
  Both
- D.
  
  None
5.

The Anglo-Saxon period is characterized by:
- A.
  
  The introduction of the feudal system
- B.
  
  The end of the feudal system
- C.
  
  The division of England into a number of small kingdoms
- D.
  
  None
6.

King Alfred the Great tried to stop
- A.
  
  The Anglo-Saxon invasion
- B.
  
  The Danish invasion
- C.
  
  Both
- D.
  
  None
7.

Under Canute
- A.
  
  The Anglo-Saxons extended their kingdom
- B.
  
  The Danish supremacy was ended
- C.
  
  The Anglo-Saxons ended their kingdom
- D.
  
  The Danish supremacy was established.
8.

The Anglo-Saxon king was chosen for his:
- A.
  
  Bravery
- B.
  
  Economic superiority
- C.
  
  Wealth
- D.
  
  Intelligence
9.

The ideal of Germanic cultures was that the king should strive after:
- A.
  
  Success
- B.
  
  Power
- C.
  
  Enduring fame
- D.
  
  None
10.

The scops:
- A.
  
  Celebrated the king's glorious actions
- B.
  
  Fought at the king's side
- C.
  
  Yielded
- D.
  
  None of these