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The Anglo- Saxons

The Anglo- Saxons. 449A.D. – 1066 A.D. Anglo-Saxons . 449- Angles and Saxons from Germany and Jutes from Denmark crossed the North Sea. They drove out the Britons and settled in Britain. . Anglo-Saxons.

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The Anglo- Saxons

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  1. The Anglo- Saxons 449A.D. – 1066 A.D.

  2. Anglo-Saxons • 449- Angles and Saxons from Germany and Jutes from Denmark crossed the NorthSea. They drove out the Britons and settled in Britain.

  3. Anglo-Saxons • The language of the Anglo-Saxons became the dominant language in the land known as Enga land, or England.

  4. Anglo-Saxons • The Anglo-Saxons drove out the native Celts into Wales. The Celtic culture and language can still be found there today. • Heroic Celtic leader- Arthur- Welsh chieftain who developed in legend.

  5. Anglo-Saxons • Alfred the Great (reigned from 871-899)- he helped to create a true “nation” out of England when he led the Anglo Saxons against the invading Danes and created a unified nation. (before, the Anglo-Saxons had been divided into several independent principalities, each with its own leader.) • Alfred the Great- introduced Christianity to the Anglo-Saxons.

  6. Anglo-Saxons and Christianity • Christianity provided a common faith and common system of morality and right and conduct. Under Christianity and Alfred, Anglo-Saxons fought to protect their people, their culture, and their church from the ravages of the Danes. • In the end, both the Anglo-Saxons and the Danes were defeated in 1066 by William, duke of Normandy and his invading forces of Normans from northwestern France.

  7. Anglo-Saxon Life • Kings were buried with their treasures • Men were buried with their swords and tools. • Women were buried with their sewing tools and clothing… • Law and order- were the responsibility of the leader.

  8. Anglo-Saxon Life Continued • Fame and success, even survival, were gained only through loyalty to the leader, especially during war. Success was measured in gifts from the leader. • Communal Hall- offered shelter and a place for council meetings. Also offered a place for storytellers and their audience. • Bards- skilled storytellers who often sang of gods and hereos.

  9. Anglo-Saxon Religion • Animism- The belief in the existence of individual spirits that inhabit natural objects and phenoma.

  10. Anglo-Saxon Literature • Contains many works in elegiac (mournful) form. • Was often sung by bards.

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