1. 1. The dates WE use for the Anglo-Saxon Period are actually a combination of two periods on this slide (Slide 2): Anglo-Saxon Period + Viking Invasions. Write the beginning and ending date for the period as WE study it.

2. 2. A) Where does most of our information regarding the Celts and their way of life come?
B) What is the problem with this?

3. 3. Provide one detail from your notes regarding the following (give one detail for each category):
Celtic society
Celtic warfare
Celtic religion

4. 4. What are some innovations and ideas the Romans introduced in Britain?

5. 5. Name some of the Germanic tribes that invaded Britain around 449 AD.

6. 6. The confederation of 7 kingdoms created by these Germanic invaders was called the________.

7. 7. What group of people unsuccessfully attempted to invade Britain around 790 AD?

8. 8. What effect do these invasions have, politically and culturally, on the land?

9. 9. Slide 15 mentions the Anglo-Saxon code
9. Slide 15 mentions the Anglo-Saxon code. Read the supplemental material regarding this code. Go back to the poem where Beowulf first hears about Grendel’s antics (p. 15). Find 2 different sets of lines that show Beowulf illustrating aspects of this code. Copy lines and line #s.

10. 10. The early English language was heavily influenced by what 3 language sources?

11. 11. The Middle Ages will add what language to the mix?