The Anglo Saxons

Who were Hengist and Horsa?

German brother-princes called upon by the Britons for aid around 449 AD.

What groups migrated to Britain during the Anglo-Saxon period?

Saxons, Angles/Anglians, Jutes, and Frisians.

From where did the Anglo-Saxons migrate?

Western and Northern Germany.

What nationality and language emerged from the Anglo-Saxon migration?

Anglo-Saxon, which is the foundation of present English.

What did Emperor Julian say about the Anglo-Saxons?

He noted that they were the toughest nation that dwelt with beyond the Rhine on the western ocean.

Describe the physical appearance of the Anglo-Saxons.

Tall and handsome, with blue eyes and fair skin.

How were the Anglo-Saxon tribes organized?

Divided into tribes with a chieftain, who would select a temporary supreme commander in times of danger, known as Konyng or King.

What were the eight kingdoms formed by the Anglo-Saxons?

Kent, Sussex, Wessex, Essex, Northumbria, Mercia, Bernicia, and Deira.

What is the term used to refer to the seven kingdoms of the Anglo-Saxon heptarchy?

The term used is 'heptarchy' which often combines Bernicia and Deira.

What role did women and slaves have in Anglo-Saxon society?

They cared for the land and flocks while the men were pillagers and pirates.