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The history of the Anglo Saxons was written by the Venerable Bede, a monk living in 8th Century Jarrow.

Anglo Saxon Invaders

Who were the Anglo-Saxon invaders? Find out why they left their homelands, where they settled in Britain, and how their arrival changed history in this KS2 quiz.

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Fascinating Fact:

The Anglo-Saxons came from tribes in what is now Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands, sailing across the North Sea to Britain.

In KS2 History, you learn how Anglo-Saxon warriors and families travelled to Britain after the Romans left. Pupils explore why they came, how they settled, and how their culture shaped early medieval England.

Key Terms

Anglo-Saxon: A person from Germanic tribes who settled in Britain after the Romans, helping to form early English kingdoms.
Invader: Someone who enters another land by force, often to gain power, land, or wealth.
Settlement: A place where people choose to live, build homes, and create a community.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

Who were the Anglo-Saxons in KS2 History?

In KS2 History, the Anglo-Saxons are studied as groups of warriors, farmers, and families who moved to Britain after the Romans. They formed new kingdoms and influenced the English language and laws.

Why did the Anglo-Saxons come to Britain?

The Anglo-Saxons came to Britain for land, farming, and new chances to gain power. Some were invited to help defend areas, and later more people followed to settle and build villages.

How did Anglo-Saxon invaders change life in Britain?

Anglo-Saxon invaders changed life in Britain by bringing new languages, customs, place names, and ways of farming. Over time their culture mixed with others to shape early English identity.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

Who settled in the South of England?

Angles

Saxons

Jutes

Franks

The Saxons settled in the South - Essex, Sussex, Wessex and Middlesex are all named after them

2 .

What did the Romans do to prevent the Saxon raids?

Sailed to Germany to defeat the Saxons

Sent more legions to Britain

Nothing

Built coastal forts

These were abandoned in 410 when the Romans left Britain

3 .

Who was the British leader that hired other Saxons to help defend their land?

Vortigern

Bede

King Arthur

Alfred the Great

At first they helped him but later attacked him and took his land

4 .

Where did the Anglo Saxons never invade?

Wales

Scotland

Cornwall

All of these

The Anglo Saxons only conquered what was to become England

5 .

Where did the first Saxon invaders come from?

Germany and Denmark

Denmark and France

Germany and Sweden

Germany and France

The ancestors of the English originated in modern day Germany and Denmark

6 .

What was the land invaded by the Anglo Saxons named?

Saxony

Britain

England

Anglia

All of the kingdoms of the Anglo Saxons were united by King Æthelstan in 927

7 .

Which of these peoples invaded Britain during the 400s?

Picts and Scots

Angles

Jutes

All of these

Picts and Scots colonised what is now Scotland and Jutes, Angles and Saxons colonised what is now England

8 .

Where did the Angles settle?

Kent and Midlands

Midlands and South

East Anglia, Midlands and the North of England

East Anglia and South

The Angles founded kingdoms in the Midlands (Mercia), East Anglia and the North of England (Northumbria)

9 .

Who wrote down the stories about the Anglo Saxon invaders?

Alfred the Great

Bede

King Arthur

Vortigern

Bede was a monk in the 8th Century

10 .

Who was said to have won a great battle against the Anglo Saxons around 500 CE?

Bede

King Arthur

Vortigern

Alfred the Great

No one knows if the stories about King Arthur are true

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Why did the Anglo-Saxons come to Britain?

Author: Amanda Swift (Primary School Teacher & Educational Content Developer)

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