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Who were the ancestors of the English race during the Anglo-Saxon or Old English Period?
Who were the ancestors of the English race during the Anglo-Saxon or Old English Period?
Angles and Saxons
What were the three Germanic tribes that migrated to Britain after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
What were the three Germanic tribes that migrated to Britain after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
Angles, Saxons, and Jutes
What was the earliest phase of English literature during the Anglo-Saxon period?
What was the earliest phase of English literature during the Anglo-Saxon period?
Anglo-Saxon literature
What was the language brought by the Anglo-Saxon settlers that, together with some Latin and Celtic words, became Old English?
What was the language brought by the Anglo-Saxon settlers that, together with some Latin and Celtic words, became Old English?
What was the major part of the country occupied by the Anglo-Saxons by 670 A.D.?
What was the major part of the country occupied by the Anglo-Saxons by 670 A.D.?
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Who were the ancestors of the English race during the Anglo-Saxon period?
Who were the ancestors of the English race during the Anglo-Saxon period?
The Angles and Saxons were the primary ancestral groups of the English people during the Anglo-Saxon period.
Which Germanic tribes migrated to Britain after the Roman Empire?
Which Germanic tribes migrated to Britain after the Roman Empire?
The Angles, Saxons, and Jutes were Germanic tribes that migrated to Britain after the fall of the Roman Empire.
What was the earliest phase of English literature?
What was the earliest phase of English literature?
The earliest period of English literature, dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period.
What was the language of the Anglo-Saxons that became Old English?
What was the language of the Anglo-Saxons that became Old English?
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What part of Britain did the Anglo-Saxons occupy by 670 A.D.?
What part of Britain did the Anglo-Saxons occupy by 670 A.D.?
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Study Notes
Ancestors of the English Race
- The English race has roots tracing back to various groups, primarily the Anglo-Saxons during the Old English Period.
Germanic Tribes Migration
- Three Germanic tribes migrated to Britain after the fall of the Western Roman Empire: the Angles, the Saxons, and the Jutes.
Earliest English Literature
- The earliest phase of English literature during the Anglo-Saxon period is known as Old English literature, which includes epic poetry and prose.
Language Development
- The language introduced by the Anglo-Saxon settlers, known as Old English, evolved from their Germanic language and incorporated vocabulary from Latin and Celtic origins.
Anglo-Saxon Occupation by 670 A.D.
- By 670 A.D., the Anglo-Saxons had established dominance over a significant portion of Britain, primarily in the southern and eastern regions.
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Test your knowledge of the Anglo-Saxon or Old English Period with this quiz. Explore the migration of the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes to Britain, their impact on the region, and their cultural and historical significance during this era.
