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Anglo-Saxon Culture

History: KS2 National Curriculum, topic 3.2.3

Anglo-Saxon Culture

Religion

Religion

  • Before they were Christians, the Anglo-Saxons were pagans.
  • The pagan Anglo-Saxons worshipped many gods.
  • Woden was the god.
  • The Anglo-Saxons used lucky charms to ask the gods for protection and good luck.
Farming communities

Farming communities

  • The Anglo-Saxons lived in small farming communities.
  • The Anglo-Saxons grew crops like barley and wheat.
  • The Anglo-Saxons kept animals such as cows and pigs for food.
Fun

Fun

  • The Anglo-Saxons played the lyre when making music.
  • The Anglo-Saxons liked riddles and games.

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  • What were the Anglo-Saxons before they became Christians?

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