1. Anglo-Saxons (449-1066)

2. I. American culture has been strongly influenced by the British A.Government B.Language & literature C. Religion

3. II. Early British Invaders A. Around 800 B.C. a group of Celts called Brythons/Britons invaded 1. The name Britain comes from “Brython” 2. Celts practiced a mystical religion

4. B. About 50 A.D. Rome invaded 1. Brought Christianity to the island 2. Brought Latin (language of the church)

5. C.In 449 Angles, Saxons & Jutes (Anglo-Saxons) from Germany took control 1. “England” means “land of Angles” 2. Although they converted to Christianity, they retained some beliefs from their magical religion (Thor, Wooden)

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7. D. Normans (from France) gained control of the island in 1066

8. III. Anglo-Saxon Culture A.Valued bravery, loyalty & generosity B. Lived short lives full of hard labor, sickness, and disease

9. http://www.regia.org/music.htm C. Scops/bards memorized and told the people’s stories at special events.

10. D. Monasteries were libraries/schools 1. Monks wrote history & stories in Latin 2. English was considered a vulgar language

11. Sample text in Old English (Beowulf)

12. E. King Alfred, the Great 1. Loved for fighting off the Vikings during his lifetime 2. Had the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle written in English