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Questions and Answers
Which tribes played a transformative role in early England?
Which tribes played a transformative role in early England?
- Anglo Saxons
- Jutes
- Vikings
- All of the above (correct)
From which regions did the Anglo Saxons migrate?
From which regions did the Anglo Saxons migrate?
Present day Germany and Denmark
The Jutes mainly settled in Yorkshire.
The Jutes mainly settled in Yorkshire.
False (B)
What significant event occurred at Lindisfarne in 793 CE?
What significant event occurred at Lindisfarne in 793 CE?
What were the Mongols famous for?
What were the Mongols famous for?
Who led the Mongols during their expansion?
Who led the Mongols during their expansion?
The language introduced by the Anglo Saxons was called _____
The language introduced by the Anglo Saxons was called _____
Flashcards
Anglo-Saxons
Anglo-Saxons
Germanic tribes who significantly shaped early England, migrating from modern-day Germany and Denmark in the 5th and 6th centuries.
Jutes
Jutes
Similar Germanic people to Anglo-Saxons, settling primarily in Kent, influencing local languages and culture; migrated from Germany and Denmark in the 5th century.
Viking Invasions
Viking Invasions
Scandinavian peoples from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden who invaded Britain between the 8th and 11th centuries; known for seafaring and warfare.
Mongol Empire
Mongol Empire
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Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan
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Study Notes
Anglo-Saxons
- Germanic tribes migrated to Britain (5th and 6th centuries)
- Originated in present-day Germany and Denmark
- Introduced Old English, basis for modern English
- Established kingdoms like Wessex and Mercia
- Shaped England's language, culture, and early society
Jutes
- Similar to Anglo-Saxons, Germanic
- Originated in present-day Germany and Denmark
- Migrated to Britain in the 5th century
- Primarily settled in Kent
- Contributed to Britain's early cultural diversity
Vikings
- Originated in Scandinavian countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden)
- Skilled seafarers and warriors
- Active during the Viking Age (8th to 11th centuries)
- Raided and settled in Britain, including Lindisfarne (793 CE), marking the beginning of the Viking Age
- Expanded trade and gained wealth
- Influenced place names still used today
Mongols
- Nomadic people originating in Mongolia
- Expanded vast empire through conquests, including parts of Europe and Asia
- Led by Genghis Khan
- Skilled horsemen and archers
- Created a large empire and facilitated trade along the Silk Road
- Allowed different religions within the empire
- Granted women more rights compared to other empires
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