Historical Connections to the Anglo-Saxon and Medieval Periods

The Anglo-Saxon Period

The Anglo-Saxon Period was the first of the major literary periods in British literature. Learn more about this time period by exploring its history and politics, religion and culture, and education and literature in this interactivity. Click on each of the menu items to engage in several different types of learning activities. Click the player button to begin.

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The Medieval Period

The Medieval Period was a turbulent time in British history. This turbulence impacted the type and tone of the literature from this time period. Learn more by exploring medieval history and politics, religion and culture, and education and literature in this interactivity. Click on each of the menu items to engage in several different types of learning activities. Click the player button to begin.

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Historical Connections to the Anglo-Saxon and Medieval Periods Review

Now that you have studied the Anglo-Saxon Period and the Medieval Period, review your knowledge in this non-graded activity. In this activity, read each question and decide if the statement is describing something that is associated with the Anglo-Saxon Period, the Medieval Period, neither period. or both periods. Click the player button to get started.