a pagan is a person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions

a monastery is a building where monks live and work together dedicated to religious life

a manuscript is a handwritten document usually from ancient or medieval times

imagery is a way of describing pictures and patterns that can be seen on items

Religious buildings and artefacts

History

Anglo-Saxon grave goods

The graves of Anglo-Saxon women

Anglo-Saxon coins

Anglo-Saxon law codes

How we know about life in Anglo-Saxon England

In 'The Anglo-Saxons: how do we know about life in Anglo-Saxon England?' pupils learnt about Anglo Saxon culture and society in more detail, and the evidence base for the claims that historians make about this period. In 'The Vikings: why did they come to the British Isles?' pupils learn about another wave of migration to Britain: the Vikings.

In 'Britain’s settlement by Anglo-Saxons: what changed after the Romans left?' pupils learnt how Anglo-Saxon migration changed Britain after the Romans' departure. In 'The Anglo-Saxons: how do we know about life in Anglo-Saxon England?' pupils learn about Anglo Saxon culture and society in more detail, and the evidence base for the claims that historians make about this period.

In this unit, pupils develop their understanding of the link between sources and historical knowledge. They learn about some of the main historical sources that exist for the Anglo-Saxon period and how historians have used these to present arguments about life in Anglo-Saxon

The Anglo-Saxons: how do we know about life in Anglo-Saxon England?

a person who has beliefs other than those of the main world religions

a building where monks live and work together

a handwritten document usually from ancient or medieval times

a way of describing pictures and patterns that can be seen on items

Match the word to the correct description.

True or false.  When the Anglo-Saxons first arrived in Britain they followed the Christian religion.

They taught the Anglo-Saxons about Christianity.

They introduced the Anglo-Saxons to new farming techniques.

Many Anglo-Saxon kings converted to Christianity.

They established a new language in Anglo-Saxon Britain.

Which statement accurately describes the impact that missionaries had on Anglo-Saxon Britain?

Missionaries convert the pagan Anglo-Saxons to Christianity.

The Anglo-Saxons begin to build churches on old pagan sites.

Starting with the earliest, order these events.

He started learning at aged seven at Jarrow Abbey.

He discovered a new kind of plant in the monastery garden.

He wrote an important manuscript about the history of Britain.

He was famous for building the largest monastery in England.

Which statements about the Anglo-Saxon monk Bede are correct?

Complete the sentence.  The {{ }} on 'the Franks Casket' tells us that both Christian and pagan traditions were popular around the same time.

What is one of the few written sources that survives from Anglo-Saxon Britain called?

Law codes were detailed instructions for building settlements.

Law codes were long lists of rules that everyone in the kingdom had to follow.

Law codes allow historians to understand the layout of buildings in settlements.

Law codes allow historians to infer that society was very violent.

Which statements accurately describe what 'law codes' were and why they are of historical significance?

What was given to Anglo-Saxons if they were hurt by someone?

What is the name given to the system where people are ranked according to their importance?

Which group of people were at the bottom of the Anglo-Saxon social hierarchy?

a woman or man whose husband or wife has passed away

Religious buildings and artefacts

Lesson outcome