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Why was Hadrian's wall built?
As military fortification, as customs posts to control trade and taxes, to express the power of the Romans. -
Which counties of Britain does Hadrian's wall cross?
Tyne and Wear, Northumberland, Cumbria -
What is the traditional date given for the arrival of the Angles and Saxons in Britain?
449 AD -
Who was the person to use the date for the Angles and Saxons and is it correct?
Venerable Bede in 731 AD and it is incorrect. It started earlier and continued until later. -
From which areas did the Angles, Saxons and Jutes migrate to Britain?
The Angles came from South Denmark, the Saxons came from Germany and the Jutes came from North Denmark. -
Where did the Angles, Saxons and Jutes settle?
The Angles setted on the east coast (Northumbria), the Saxons settled in South England and the Jutes settled in Kent. -
Why do we talk about England and not about Saxon land?
Because the whole island was referred to as Angles land. It was filled with smaller kingdoms. -
Why did the Angles, Saxons and Jutes conquer the country?
Because it was an empty country without a clear ruler. -
When was the Beowulf manuscript found?
In the 17th century. It originates from the 8th century and was written down in the 11th century. -
How was the story of Beowulf kept alive before it was written down?
Orally, by scops (minstrels). It was sung and played to with a lyre.
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