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 “The European Scene (Late 4th C.-1485)”

Complete these statements (one word for each blank)

1. The Midlle Ages in Europe begin with the end of the CLASSICAL cultures of Rome and Greece and end with the beginning of the REINASSANCE.
2. The main features shared by many European country in the Midlle Ages were the expansion of CHRISTIANITY and the predominance if FEUDALISM as a social system.
3. INVASIONS were a factor of change because they started settlements that gave origin to new KINGDOMS.
4. Crusades and voyages opened new routes to TRADE and to the discovery of new lands.
5. Medieval society was mainly FEUDAL but towns started to grow along trade ROUTES, while some city-dwellers became part of the new BOURGEOSIE in society.

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“The British Scene: Early Medieval Period (Main Facts)”

Decide if these statements are true (T) or false (F)

1. The early Middle Ages in Britain started with the Viking invasion. FALSE
2. Anglo-Saxon England was always divided into seven kingdoms. FALSE
3. The spread of Christianity in Britain began in the 6^th century. TRUE
4. The Danes, of Viking origin, founded a kingdom in East Anglia. TRUE
5. Alfred the Great and King Cnut were both of Anglo-Saxon descent. FALSE
6. The battle of Hastings was fought between Anglo-Saxons and Normans. TRUE

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“The Anglo-Saxons (Late 4^th C.-1066)”

The Germanic tribes invaded Britain in the 5^th and 6^th century; the society was ruled by a chief or a king and they lived in country village where the farmland, woods, pastures and meadows were owned communally. Within towns it began to form larger communities called “Boroughs” and they were founded as military bases. Anglo-Saxons founded different towns like Winchester, Norwich, York, Southampton and London. The language, that was used, was old English and there were an oral culture. The influence of Christianity proved a driving force in uniting the kingdom and in opening the country to the influence of Europe.