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Anglo-Saxon - Coggle Diagram
Anglo-Saxon
religion
pagan religion
converted to Christianity by Romans
In 597
Pope Gregory the Great
sent monk to re-establish christianity
601
Augustine
first archbishop of Canterbuty
Christianity has a strong impact
Anglo-Saxons were illiterete
scholar monks copied oral literature into manuscripts
Vikings
towards the end of 8th century
from Norway and Denmark
occupied England in 865
King Alfred the Great
only Anglo-saxon King who fought Viking
contributed to the diffusion of culture and language
treaty and agreed to allow the vikings to rule
1042
Edward the confessor
was restored the throne
more interested in religion than politics
died with no children in 1066
Harold
last Anglo-Saxon King
society and culture
oligarchic
King
Supreme chief
strength, bravery and loyalty
important qualities
Bart or scop
highly respected
composed in Old English
celebrated courage and strenght
invasion
338 CE
attacked rome
410 CE all region had left by Britain
Saxons and Jutes invaded Britain
6th century
estabilished seven kindoms
Heptarchy
Mercia
Essex
East Anglia
Wessex
Northumbria
Sussex
Kent