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Collection 1: The Anglo Saxons

Collection 1: The Anglo Saxons. Political and Social Milestones. Roman Occupation – 55 B.C. – 409 A.D. Roman conquerors and Julius Caesar Roads, Hadrian’s Wall 409 A.D. – No government and vulnerability Anglo-Saxon Invasion 449 A.D. Angles/Saxons – Germany and Jutes – Denmark

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Collection 1: The Anglo Saxons

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  1. Collection 1: The Anglo Saxons

  2. Political and Social Milestones • Roman Occupation – 55 B.C. – 409 A.D. • Roman conquerors and Julius Caesar • Roads, Hadrian’s Wall • 409 A.D. – No government and vulnerability • Anglo-Saxon Invasion 449 A.D. • Angles/Saxons – Germany and Jutes – Denmark • Language and warrior culture • Scops • United under King Alfred the Great

  3. Political and Social Milestones • The Spread of Christianity • During Roman occupation • Ireland, missionaries from Rome • Co-existence • Late seventh century • The Norman Invasion • Battle of Hastings

  4. Celts • Groups called Britons • Religion – animism or “spirit” • Priests called Druids • Ritual dances • Stonehenge • Mythology • Magic and Imagination • Strong women leaders

  5. The Romans • Armies and organization • Celtic religion replaced by Christianity • 409 A.D. they evacuated troops • Separate clans

  6. Anglo Saxons • Language – England • Celtic influence – Arthur • King Alfred the Great • Unifying religion

  7. Anglo Saxon Life • 1939 – Ship found with treasures • No Barbarians, but not a life of luxury • Loyalty

  8. Women • Emphasis on warfare • Wills found from time period • Powerful religious leaders

  9. Anglo Saxon Religion • Gods as warriors • Woden – god of death, poetry, and magic • Thor – god of thunder and lightning • Dragons - guardians

  10. The Bards • Storytellers • Not inferior to warriors • Harp • Immortal Verse

  11. Monasteries • Existed along side Anglo Saxon religion • Centers of learning • Preserved Latin and Greek classics as well as works like Beowulf • Monks copied by hand

  12. Beowulf • First great work of English national literature • Traditional motifs • Oral Epic • Only manuscript from 1000 • Stories of dream, legend, monsters, weapons, fights with dragons, a hero’s quest, and a saved community

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