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Anglo-Saxon Britain Introduction

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Anglo-Saxon Britain Introduction

Anglo-Saxon warrior with shield and spear

📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who were the Anglo-Saxons?

Tribes from what are now Germany and Denmark

Roman soldiers

Vikings from Norway

People from France

2. When did the Anglo-Saxons begin invading Britain?

Around 300 AD

Around 410 AD

Around 500 AD

Around 600 AD

3. Which of these were reasons why Anglo-Saxons came to Britain? (Tick all that apply)

Searching for new land

Escaping difficult conditions at home

Looking for wealth

Following the Romans

4. What important event happened in 410 AD that helped the Anglo-Saxons invade?

The Vikings attacked

The Romans left Britain

A great battle was fought

The weather got colder

✏️ Part 2: Historical Vocabulary

5. Fill in the blanks using these historical words: invasion, settlement, timeline, tribe

a) An _________________ is when one group of people attacks and takes over another group's land.

b) A _________________ is a group of people who live together and share the same culture.

c) A _________________ shows events in the order they happened in history.

d) A _________________ is a place where people make their new homes.

6. Put these events in the correct order by writing 1, 2, 3, 4 next to them:

_____ Anglo-Saxons establish kingdoms in Britain

_____ Romans leave Britain

_____ First Anglo-Saxon settlers arrive

_____ Scots raiders attack parts of Britain

🎭 Part 3: Understanding the Impact

7. How do you think the local British people felt when the Anglo-Saxons arrived? Explain your answer.
8. What changes might have happened to Britain when the Anglo-Saxons settled there?
9. Draw a simple picture showing Anglo-Saxons arriving in Britain by boat:

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