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Christian Conversion

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Christian Conversion

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What is a religious conversion?

  • A religious conversion is when someone starts to believe in and follow a new religion or faith.
  • In the 6th Century, the Anglo-Saxons converted from paganism to Christianity.
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Monasteries

  • Many pagan gods became Christian saints.
  • Monasteries replaced pagan shrines.
    • Boys and girls went to the monasteries to learn.
  • Monk Bede wrote 'A History of the English Church and People' in AD 730.

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1Changes in Britain from Stone Age to Iron Age

2The Roman Empire & its Impacts on Britain

3Britain's Settlement by Anglo-saxons & Scots

4The Vikings & Anglo-Saxon Struggle for England

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