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Anglo Saxons - Religion

What did the Anglo-Saxons believe? Explore their gods, goddesses, holy places and early churches, then see how much you remember about religion in this KS2 History quiz.

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Fascinating Fact:

Important gods included Woden, the chief god, Thunor, linked with thunder, and Tiw, linked with war and bravery.

In KS2 History, you discover how Anglo-Saxon religion changed over time. Pupils learn about pagan gods, sacred groves and festivals, and how Christian missionaries later helped build churches and monasteries across England.

Key Terms

Pagan: Following a religion with many gods and nature spirits, rather than Christianity.
Conversion: The process of changing from one religion to another, such as becoming Christian.
Monastery: A place where monks live, work, and pray together, often teaching and copying books.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What did the Anglo-Saxons believe before they became Christian?

Before becoming Christian, many Anglo-Saxons were pagans. They believed in several gods, honoured nature spirits, and held festivals to ask for protection, good harvests, and success in battle.

When did the Anglo-Saxons start to become Christian?

The Anglo-Saxons began to become Christian from the late sixth century, when missionaries such as Augustine came from Rome. Over time, kings, nobles, and ordinary people accepted Christianity.

Who was Woden in Anglo-Saxon religion?

Woden was a powerful Anglo-Saxon god linked with wisdom, magic, and leadership. Some kings claimed to be descended from him, which helped to prove their right to rule.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

Who was king of the Anglo Saxon gods?

Zeus

Odin

Woden

Thor

Woden was the English name for the god who the Vikings called Odin

2 .

What religion were the early Anglo Saxons?

Pagan

Christian

Hindu

Jewish

Christianity was not adopted by the Anglo Saxons until the 7th Century

3 .

What did Anglo Saxons believe would protect them?

The Gods

The Runes

Monks

Lucky charms

Lucky charms were rhymes, potions, stones or jewels

4 .

What did monks write on?

Paper

Parchment

Papyrus

Rags

Parchment was made from animal skins

5 .

Which Anglo Saxon goddess gave Easter its name?

Esther

Eostre

Frigg

Ethel

Eostre was the goddess of springtime

6 .

Where did monks and nuns live?

Monasteries

Castles

Churches

Villas

Monks and nuns were men and women who dedicated their lives to their religion and lived together away from the rest of society

7 .

Which day of the week is named after Woden?

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Friday

Thursday is named after Thor, the god of thunder and Tuesday is named after Tiw, the god of war

8 .

Who was the goddess of love?

Tiw

Frigg

Venus

Aphrodite

Friday is named after Frigg

9 .

What was the name of the monk sent to persuade the Anglo Saxon king to become Christian in 597?

Bede

Augustine

Cuthbert

Aidan

Augustine became the first Archbishop of Canterbury

10 .

Who sent missionaries to Britain to convert the Anglo Saxons to Christianity?

The King of France

The Roman Emperor

The Pope

The Archbishop of Canterbury

Britain had been Christian before the Anglo Saxons arrived. The Pope wanted it to return to the faith

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - What did the Anglo-Saxons believe?

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

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