Flashcards on Early British History: Celts to Vikings
Early British History: Celts to Vikings - A Student Guide
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Medieval Britain
24 cards
Card 1
Question: Who were the Anglo-Saxons?
Answer: A cultural group formed by Germanic tribes (Angles, Saxons, and Jutes).
Card 2
Question: Where did the Anglo-Saxons originate?
Answer: Present-day Denmark, northern Germany, and the Netherlands.
Card 3
Question: Why did the Anglo-Saxons migrate to Britain?
Answer: They sought fertile farming land following the Roman withdrawal.
Card 4
Question: How was Anglo-Saxon society organized?
Answer: Divided into competing tribal kingdoms ruled by kings and local nobles (thegns).
Card 5
Question: What language did the Anglo-Saxons speak?
Answer: Old English, a distinctly Germanic language.
Card 6
Question: How did Christianity influence Anglo-Saxon culture?
Answer: It unified rival kingdoms under one faith, brought literacy, and connected them to Europe.
Card 7
Question: Name an important Anglo-Saxon literary work.
Answer: The epic poem Beowulf.
Card 8
Question: How did Anglo-Saxon culture influence modern English society?
Answer: It influenced the English language, modern county structures, and the names of weekdays.
Card 9
Question: Who were the Vikings?
Answer: Scandinavian seafaring warriors, traders, and colonists.
Card 10
Question: Which countries did the Vikings come from?
Answer: Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.