Early Anglo-Saxon Diet and Drink Quiz

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

What were the Celts known as?

tribes of warriors

When did the Celts gradually settle in Britain?

between 500 and 100 BC

What were hill forts?

groups of houses built on the top of a hill, surrounded by banks and ditches

Who were the leaders of the Celtic clans?

chieftains Signup and view all the answers

What were the Druids responsible for in Celtic society?

administered justice and education of the young Signup and view all the answers

What role did the Bard play in Celtic villages?

sang, represented literature in the village Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the first king of England?

Alfred Signup and view all the answers

Which king succeeded Alfred and tried to continue his work?

Edward Signup and view all the answers

Who conquered Northumbria in 927?

Athelstan Signup and view all the answers

What did the king of the Anglo-Saxons offer the Vikings for peace?

danegeld tributes Signup and view all the answers

Who was the last Anglo-Saxon king before the Normans arrived in 1066?

Harold II of Wessex Signup and view all the answers

Who is promised the English throne by Edward the Confessor?

William Signup and view all the answers

What were the main cereals consumed by the Anglo-Saxons?

Oats, barley, wheat, rye, einkorn Signup and view all the answers

What were the common drinks among the Anglo-Saxons?

Beer, wine, mead Signup and view all the answers

Where was the archaeological discovery made in 1939?

Sutton Hoo, Suffolk, England Signup and view all the answers

What was the language spoken by the Anglo-Saxons?

Old English Signup and view all the answers

Who was sent by Pope Gregory I to bring Christianity back to England?

Augustine Signup and view all the answers

What form of government consisted of 7 kingdoms in which the Anglo-Saxons settled?

Heptarchy Signup and view all the answers

What kind of boats did the Vikings use for commercial reasons?

Karvi boats Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the Viking capital found in England in 866?

Jorvik Signup and view all the answers

Who united the Anglo-Saxons against the Vikings?

King Alfred the Great of Wessex Signup and view all the answers

What was the territory given to the Vikings to end the war with the Anglo-Saxons?

Danelaw Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the settlement the Romans built on the north side of the first 'London Bridge'?

Londinium Signup and view all the answers

What was the defensive fortification and commercial barrier constructed by the Romans between England and Scotland?

Hadrian’s Wall Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Anglo-Saxons come to Britain?

Their land was flooded and the Celts asked for their help in defending against the Scots and Picts. Signup and view all the answers

What was the general living arrangement for Anglo-Saxons in terms of housing?

Wooden houses near rivers with animals living inside. Signup and view all the answers

What responsibilities did Anglo-Saxon boys have at ten years old?

All responsibilities and work, as they were considered adults. Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of women in Anglo-Saxon households?

Managing household tasks like cheese making and ale brewing. Signup and view all the answers

What were Anglo-Saxon men primarily involved in?

Breeding animals, farming, and working metals. Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the crafts that Anglo-Saxons were skilled in?

Smithing, goldsmithing, and jewelry making. Signup and view all the answers

What were Anglo-Saxons mainly cultivating and breeding?

They cultivated lands and bred cattle and smaller animals. Signup and view all the answers

What were Anglo-Saxons known for producing from animals' fat?

Tallow for making candles. Signup and view all the answers