The document discusses the Anglo-Saxons who invaded Britain in the 5th and 6th centuries. The Anglo-Saxons were tribes from Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands who settled across most of Britain. They lived in basic wooden buildings and practiced farming. They had regional dress differences and social classes included freemen and slaves. Their culture included burial practices, the growing adoption of Christianity, and festivals involving food, drink and storytelling. The Anglo-Saxon era in Britain later faced invasions by Vikings and conquest by the Normans under William in 1066. However, the Anglo-Saxons left a lasting linguistic and legal influence on English culture.

1. Anglo- Saxons Eva Kaarin, Kertu, Merit

2. Invasion Who were the Anglo- Saxons? Why did they come? Angle, Saxon and Jute tribes. 5th and 6th centures Northern Germany, Denmark, northern Holland It was dificult to grow crops. Invited to england

3. Invasion Where did they settle? Most of Britain

4. What were Anglo- Saxons buildings like? Life Where did the Anglo- Saxons live? In few buildings. 2-3 families Wooden Thatched roofs In Suffolk buildings around larger hall, 1 room with hearth

5. Life Dress Varied from region to region, period.

6. Life Men and women Knives, spears - hunting, fighting and farming. Tools - sewing and weaving,

7. Life Freeman or slave A freeman - land and slaves. A slave – nothing Richer freemen - 'thanes'.

8. Life Crime and punishment For minor crimes - a nose or a hand might be cut off. If a person killed someone they had to pay money to the dead person's relatives.

9. Belifes Early Anglo- Saxons When people died they were either cremated and put in a pottery urn or buried with their belongings.

10. Belifes A king’s burial

11. Over the two centuries, many Saxons turned to Christianity and hundreds of churches and monasteries were built. The coming Christianity Belifes

12. Belifes Monasters The monasteries were centres of learning, where monks and nuns devoted themselves to studying the Bible.

13. Pastimes Fests Feld in the lord's hall Winter months Loyalty Gathering around the fire for a fest roast meats bread, fruit beer, mead

14. Pastimes Entertainment stories about brave warriors and their adventures Beowulf, a heroic prince who killed several monsters 8th to 9th centuries the songs and poems lyre

15. Pastimes Riddles and runes Riddles letters called runes Magical powers

16. What happened? Viking invasion Scandinavians-Vikings Immigrated to Britain Viking raids Massacred churches destroyed animals and precious objects stolen the end of the 870s Vikings occupied most of eastern England territory- Danelaw.

17. What happened? Alfred the Great Vikings had conquered all of England except Wessex King Alfred of Wessex Alfred's descendants

18. What happened? The Norman Conquest end in 1066 Duke William defeated Harold the Earl of Wessex in the Battle of Hastings beginning of the Norman period English history

19. What happened? Influence six centuries lasting influence on England Anglo-Saxon names Anglo-Saxon words system of law Words used today faether - father sunu - son dohtor - daughter chese - cheese Anglo-Saxon place-names ford - river crossing ham - settlement den - hill ton - farm or village wic - farmstead