Anglo-Saxon
Anglo-Saxon kingdoms developed in early medieval England. This topic is part of Medieval Europe within History. This page currently draws on 6 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
Anglo-Saxon trivia questions
The Anglo-Saxons settled mainly in what country?
Answer: England
Bonus fact: Anglo-Saxon kingdoms developed in early medieval England.
Which language grew from Anglo-Saxon speech?
Answer: Old English
Bonus fact: Old English formed the basis of modern English.
Which 1066 event ended Anglo-Saxon rule in England?
Answer: Norman Conquest
Bonus fact: William the Conqueror defeated Harold II at Hastings.
The Staffordshire Hoard is famous for containing large amounts of what?
Answer: Anglo-Saxon gold and silver
Bonus fact: It is the largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold and silver metalwork found.
The Sutton Hoo ship burial was discovered in which English county?
Answer: Suffolk
Bonus fact: The burial provides important evidence for elite Anglo-Saxon England in the early medieval period.
Sutton Hoo is famous for the discovery of what?
Answer: Anglo-Saxon ship burial
Bonus fact: The site transformed knowledge of early medieval England.