rivalled means to have competed with someone and tried to be better or more successful than them

if something has withered it has gradually declined or shrunk

Gaelic is the traditional language and culture of groups such as the Scots and Irish

How Britain changed after the Romans

History

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 'Early Islamic Civilisation: what connected Baghdad to the wider world?' pupils deepened their understanding of the 'Golden Age' of Islamic civilisation by examining how Baghdad was connected to the wider world. In 'Britain’s settlement by Anglo-Saxons: what changed after the Romans left?' pupils return to one part of the world that was connected to Baghdad through trade: sub-Roman Britain.

In this unit, pupils focus on what changed in Britain after the Romans left. They learn about the coming of the Anglo-Saxons and the rise of Mercia. Pupils end the unit by analysing what had changed after the Romans left Britain.

Britain's settlement by Anglo-Saxons: what changed after the Romans left?

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What major event in British history allowed the Anglo-Saxons to migrate and settle in Britain?

Which three parts of Europe did the Germanic tribes come to Britain from?

to have competed with someone to be better than them

the Angles, Saxons and Jutes tribes who arrived after the Romans left 

Match the word to its correct definition.

What modern-day British nation did the Picts call home before and during the Anglo-Saxon period?

The Romans brought Christianity to Britain.

The Anglo-Saxons arrived in Britain and brought their pagan beliefs with them.

Augustine and Celtic Christians came to Britain from Rome and Ireland.

There were two forms of Christianity in Britain: Celtic and Roman.

The Synod of Whitby decided everyone would follow Roman Christianity.

Starting with the earliest, sort these events into chronological order.

What is the name given to the traditional language and culture of the Scots and Irish?

What Anglo-Saxon kingdom was ruled by King Offa and Queen Cynethryth?

What is the Anglo-Saxon term for a king that felt they were the ruler of all of Britain?

on the border between Mercia and Northumbria

on the border between Mercia and the Welsh kingdoms

Mercia became the most powerful Anglo-Saxon kingdom.

Starting with the earliest, put these events in chronological order.

What was the only Anglo-Saxon kingdom not conquered by Mercia by 800 CE?

What is the name given to religious beliefs that differ from the main or recognised religions?

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This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

How Britain changed after the Romans

Lesson outcome

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This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.