Anglo Saxons Flashcards

(40 cards)

1
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What years did the Anglo saxon era go on?

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449-1066

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2
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What began Anglo Saxon era?

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Invasion of Britain by the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes

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3
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what ended the Anglo saxon era?

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Battle of Hastings: Invasion by the normans

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4
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tall blonde, blue eyed warriors that stole property and took over as they saw fit

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Celts

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5
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“spirit”, religion of the celts, have spirit in everything

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Animism

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6
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celtic priests name

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druids

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7
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place of human sacrifice and spirit dance

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stonehenge

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8
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Biggest myth hero for celts who supposedly fought the anglo saxons

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King Arthur

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9
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leader of Romans who falsely claimed he beat the celts

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Julius Caesar

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10
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Defeated celts; conquered britain

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Hadrian

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11
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What did hadrian give to Britain

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Cities and roads and christianity, Hadrians wall, public bath and ampetheatre

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12
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How long did romans rule

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300 years

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13
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Why was Britain vulnerable after romans?

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They left them to defend themselves without government or army leading to anglo saxon take over

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14
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united all 3 groups to form anglo saxons, brought military and education

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Alfred the Great

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15
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What book did Alfred write?

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the Anglo Saxon Chronicle

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16
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group from norway denmark that came, stole, and left

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Vikings

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17
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burial treasure ship for vikings

18
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What did daily life consist for anglos?

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War and safety/survival

19
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places where anglo saxons drank, eat, had a good time

20
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What was important for anglos to avoid death and live longer life?

A

Fame/publicity

21
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What religion did Anglos have?

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Christianity influence due to romans , but worshipped warrior gods

22
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Two warrior gods

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Odin- death poetry and magic

Thunor - thunder and war

23
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What was the satanic figure for anglos

24
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Mead hall entertainment figures

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form of poetry; compound expression with metaphoric meaning
kenning
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story that deals with society ideals, with a hero, setting is vast, national importance, and great valor
epic
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100% human with super human abilities
epic hero
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When was Margery Born
1373
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What does Margery Kemps narrative show?
1. ) Daily life of 1400's people | 2. ) Depicts characters with strong religious beliefs
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When did kemp become a bride of | Christ?
At 40
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When was kemp married?
At 20
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When did kemp die
1439
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Where did Bebe spend his life?
In a monastery
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What does bede literally mean?
Anglo Saxon priest
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What was bede given as by his parents?
An oblate or gift
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When was bede born? Died?
Born 672-673 | Died 735
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How many books did bede write?
60
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What is bede best known for?
Ecclesiastical history of English people
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What did bede do for the first time?
Number the days of the month and cite people's writings in his
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What term did bede invent that is so popular today?
AD anno domini