Page 8 Exercise 1
The term “Anglo-Saxon” came from the union of Angles, Saxons, and Jutes, peoples who invaded Britain in the 5th century.
Exercise 2
1. The name “England” was given by Angles, Saxons and Jutes, peoples who invaded Britain in 5th century, and it means “the land of the Angles”.
2. The Anglo-Saxon economy was based on agriculture and fishing, especially seals and whales in the ocean.
3. Anglo-Saxon values included loyalty, physical courage, personal freedom and beauty.
4. The monk Augustine was a monk sent by Pope Gregory I the Great to bring Christianity back to England. He also was the first monk to go to Canterbury and he became Archbishop of Canterbury.
5. Alfred the Great was the head of the kingdom of Anglo-Saxons, in ca 879. He dreamt an England with local organization, the construction of towns, the issuing of coinage, the making of English law and the promotion of culture.
6. Athelstan was Alfred’s son. In 927, he conquered Northumbria, expanding his kingdom, left by his father Alfred the Great, and he completed the task his father dreamt of.
Page 9 Exercise 1
1. I think they are made of bronze (the ceremonial helmet), iron (the sword) and gold (the shield decorations and the gold buckle).
2. I find them attractive because they are full of details and they have a strange shape.
Exercise 2
A. Gold buckle : 4
B. Sword: 6
C. Shoulder-clasp : 1
D. Shield decoration (x2) : 3; 5
E. Ceremonial helmet : 2