History // Medieval Times

Anglo-Saxon Britain

Who the Anglo-Saxons were: Germanic peoples who settled in Britain after the Romans left; their kingdoms, villages, place names, art, and eventual conversion to Christianity

Ages
7 to 9
Type
Concept
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Could the learner explain who the Anglo-Saxons were and point out that many English place names come from Anglo-Saxon words?

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  • Explain who the Anglo-Saxons were and when they came to Britain (after the Romans left)
  • Name at least two Anglo-Saxon kingdoms (e.g. Wessex, Mercia, Northumbria)
  • Give an example of Anglo-Saxon influence still visible today (place names ending in -ton, -ham, -bury)

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  • Village LifeHelpful

    Medieval Times // Ages 5 to 7

    Village life concepts provide context for Anglo-Saxon settlement

  • The VikingsHelpful

    Medieval Times // Ages 5 to 7

    Viking knowledge provides contrast and context for Anglo-Saxon Britain

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Anglo-Saxon Britain

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