Anglo-Saxons

The Anglo-Saxons arrived to Britain befor the 4th century, but they settled there int he 5th century. Seven were the kingdoms formed:

  • Three founded by the Saxons: Essex, Sussex and Wessex in the south-east coast.
  • Three founded by de Anglos: Marcia, Oriental Anglia and Northumbria in the center and north just until Adriano's wall. 
  • One founded by the Jutes: Kent in the south-west.


In pairs click this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/anglo_saxons/ to learn more about Anglo-Saxons.

You have to:
  • Answer the quiz Who were the Anglo-Saxons?
  • Describe how an Anglo-Saxon village was (Video)
  • Explain briefly their clothes and their jobs in Anglo-Saxons life.
  • Who was Alfred the Great? Answer the quiz Alfred the Great.
  • What happened to them and the Víkings?
  • Let's Dig it up: The Anglo-Saxons!!