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Anglo-Saxon Settlement Reasons
📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice
Background: The Anglo-Saxons began to settle in Britain after the Romans left (around 450 CE). Think about push and pull factors: land, defence, fighting, work and safety.
1. When did Anglo-Saxon settlement in Britain begin?
During the Roman occupation (before 410 CE)
After the Romans left (around 450 CE)
In the 11th century (after 1000 CE)
2. Which of the following was NOT a main reason Anglo-Saxons came to Britain?
To seek new land and farming opportunities
To defend and control territory after Roman withdrawal
To learn Latin from Roman schools
3. Check all the push factors that might have encouraged people to leave their homelands:
Overcrowding and lack of land
Peaceful diplomatic agreements
Warfare or political conflict
The opportunity to join Roman armies in Britain
4. Which is an example of a pull factor drawing people to Britain?
Fertile land and resources
Severe food shortages in Britain
Strong Roman government still in charge
✏️ Part 2: Short Answers & Evaluation
5. List three clear reasons the Anglo-Saxons set sail for Britain (one reason per line):
6. Match the reason (left) with the best description (right). Draw lines between columns.
A. Land and farming
B. Hired as fighters / mercenaries
C. Defence and control after Romans left
D. Fleeing unrest at home
1. People moved to work the rich, fertile fields
2. Some came to fight or serve as soldiers for leaders
3. Groups wanted to take control of territory left by Romans
4. Leaving because of war, displacement or poor conditions
7. Which reason do you find most convincing? Give two sentences explaining your choice and include one possible consequence of that reason.
8. Give one long-term consequence of Anglo-Saxon settlement for Britain (e.g. language, place names, farming):
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