Exercise
Anglo-Saxon and Viking Settlements
Explore a passage centered on Anglo-Saxon and Viking settlements. Answer reading comprehension questions and build vocabulary using clues from the historical context.
Questions
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The village was surrounded by a 'palisade'. What is a 'palisade'?
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Why did Viking longships feature shallow draught hulls?
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The skilled ____ forged a sharp ____ in his hearth.
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The narrator described the hall as 'boisterous'. What does 'boisterous' mean?
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What was the main purpose of the Anglo-Saxon mead hall?
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The ancient ____ recited tales of legendary ____
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What does the word 'pillage' mean in the context of Viking raids?
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Why were Anglo-Saxon villages usually built near rivers?
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Villagers stored their harvested ____ inside sturdy timber ____
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In the sentence 'The king granted a fief to his loyal thane', what is a 'thane'?
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What implied character trait did the chieftain show by sharing his wealth?
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The wooden ____ glided smoothly into the quiet ____
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What does the word 'thatched' mean in 'thatched roof'?
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How did Anglo-Saxons preserve meat for winter?
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Weavers spun soft ____ on wooden ____ in the village.