This presentation gives an overview of the Celts, Romans, and Anglo Saxons. It includes people, places, and events.

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2. PROBLEM:
England is an island
and is open to attack
from all sides – very
difficult to defend
Three major
inhabitants:
1. Celts
2. Romans
3. Anglo Saxons

3. Celts
Not pronounced like how you think

4. Tall, blond warriors
Also called the Brythons
Mostly farmers who lived in
clans
Polytheistic – animism –
everything has a spirit
Stonehenge
King Arthur
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Hadrian’s Wall
Started to be built in
122 by the Romans to
form a clear border
Protection from the
Picts (Scotland)
2 million tons of rock
and soil
Every mile marked by
a fort – includes 16
larger forts
75 miles long – 10 feet
tall

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Romans built roads and aqueducts
They brought Christianity, government, and money
They left in 406 – Why?

12. Angles and Saxons from
Germany and Jutes rom
Denmark
Anglaterre – Land of
Angels
Celts move to Wales
Many territories – many
kings until . . .
871 King Alfred forces out
the Jutes and Vikings –
unifies England for the
first time
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13. King Alfred is a Christian
and Brings:
Somewhat national
religion
Helps unification of
country
Improves education
Develops literature

14. Anglo Saxon Society
Male dominated but treated
women fairly
Three main concepts:
1. Mead Hall
2. Fate – wyrd
3. Comitatus relationship
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15. Literature
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16. Book of Exeter – 940
Oral tradition
Scops – oral poets
Gleeman – ass’s scop
Venerable Bede – first history of
England
Alfred the Great – Anglo Saxon
Chronicle
Poetry: Beowulf, Caedmon, The
Battle of Maldon
Riddles

17. How do we know this stuff?

20. The period ends with the Norman Invasion in 1066 –
more on that in a few days.