Anglo-Saxon England practice questions and answers

10 questions from the "Anglo-Saxon England" lesson of the free Ancient & Medieval Britain chapter, each with the correct answer and an explanation. These are study questions written for this site and app, not official exam questions. The real test has 24 questions, 45 minutes and a pass mark of 18 (75%).

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  1. Question 1: Who led the group of missionaries from Rome that introduced Christianity to the Anglo-Saxons in Britain?

    • St Augustine
    • St Patrick
    • St Benedict
    • St Francis
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    Correct answer: St Augustine

    St Augustine led the group of missionaries from Rome that introduced Christianity to the Anglo-Saxons in Britain. He became the first Archbishop of Canterbury.

  2. Question 2: The Vikings originally came to Britain to settle and integrate into the local communities. True or False?

    • False
    • True
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    Correct answer: False

    The Vikings initially came to Britain to raid coastal towns for goods and to enslave people. It was only later that some decided to settle in eastern England and Scotland.

  3. Question 3: Which of the following statements is correct?

    • The Norman Conquest was the last successful foreign invasion of England.
    • The Vikings were the last to successfully invade England.
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    Correct answer: The Norman Conquest was the last successful foreign invasion of England.

    The Norman Conquest in 1066, led by William the Conqueror, was the last successful foreign invasion of England. The Vikings invaded before the Normans.

  4. Question 4: Which TWO events took place as a result of the Norman Conquest?

    • Significant governmental and social changes occurred in England, and the English language was influenced by Norman French.
    • The Vikings were defeated, and the English language was influenced by Norman French.
    • Significant governmental and social changes occurred in England, and the Vikings were defeated.
    • The Anglo-Saxons migrated to Scandinavia, and the English language was influenced by Norman French.
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    Correct answer: Significant governmental and social changes occurred in England, and the English language was influenced by Norman French.

    The Norman Conquest in 1066 led to significant governmental and social changes in England, and also influenced the English language through Norman French.

  5. Question 5: What were the Anglo-Saxons NOT when they arrived in Britain?

    • Christians
    • Farmers
    • Warriors
    • Skilled in various languages
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    Correct answer: Christians

    The Anglo-Saxons were not Christians when they first arrived in Britain. They converted to Christianity after missionaries introduced it to them.

  6. Question 6: Who united the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in England to defend against the Vikings?

    • Alfred the Great
    • Harold the Saxon
    • William the Conqueror
    • King Kenneth MacAlpin
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    Correct answer: Alfred the Great

    King Alfred the Great united the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in England and successfully defended against the Viking invasions.

  7. Question 7: What is the Bayeux Tapestry famous for depicting?

    • The events of the Battle of Hastings.
    • The Viking raids on Britain.
    • The introduction of Christianity to Britain.
    • The daily life of the Normans.
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    Correct answer: The events of the Battle of Hastings.

    The Bayeux Tapestry is famous for depicting the events of the Battle of Hastings in 1066, where the Normans, led by William the Conqueror, defeated the Anglo-Saxon King Harold.

  8. Question 8: What was the language of the Normans that influenced the English language?

    • Norman French
    • Latin
    • Old Norse
    • Anglo-Saxon
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    Correct answer: Norman French

    The Normans spoke Norman French, which influenced the English language following the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

  9. Question 9: When did the Vikings start attacking the coastal towns of Britain?

    • AD 789
    • AD 410
    • AD 1066
    • AD 600
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    Correct answer: AD 789

    The Vikings began raiding the coastal towns of Britain in AD 789. They plundered goods and enslaved people.

  10. Question 10: Which King united the people in the north of Britain to deal with the threat from the Vikings, leading to the region being called "Scotland"?

    • King Kenneth MacAlpin
    • Alfred the Great
    • King Harold
    • William the Conqueror
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    Correct answer: King Kenneth MacAlpin

    King Kenneth MacAlpin united the people in the north of Britain to counter the Viking threat. This region of Britain came to be known as “Scotland”.

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