The invaders Angles and Saxons

The Angles and Saxons: Background England was abandoned by the Western Roman Empire around the 5th Century AD (CE) The land was now occupied by native peoples, such as the Celts, Britons, Picts, and Scotti Around the 5th Century CE (AD) the Angles and Saxons would come to invade this region Upon request for military aid from the Britons

The Angles and Saxons Anglo-Saxons are descendants of three different Germanic tribes: the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes The Angels and Saxons originated around northern Germany They migrated from continental Europe to England around the 5th Century CE (AD)

The Angles and Saxons The Anglo-Saxon period began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire and ended with the Norman conquest in 1066 AD (CE) The Anglo-Saxon period marks the development of an English nation Development of regional governments (shires and hundreds) Re-establishment of Christianity Introduction of “Old English” Literary achievements (ex. Beowulf)

The invaders The Magyars

The Magyars: Background The Magyars developed sometime between 700-400 BCE (BC) Their place of origin isn’t precisely known, but they originated around the Ural Mountains Separates Europe and Asia The modern-nation of Hungary traces its origins back to the Magyars

The Magyars The Magyars migrated from central Asia and settled around modern-day Hungary between the 6th-9th Centuries CE (AD) The Magyars expanded west into France and Italy with aid from Constantinople In 955 CE (AD), they were repelled by the king of Germany, Otto I, and were forced back to the Hungarian Plains

The invaders The Vikings

The Vikings: Background The Vikings originated around Scandinavia (Denmark, Norway, Sweden Finland) Between 800-1100 CE (AD) many Scandinavians left their home-land in pursuit of wealth and resources, they became known as the Vikings The Vikings would go on to raid, trade, and settle much of Europe England, France, Iceland, Greenland, and Russia A large mass of Vikings migrated from Scandinavia to Russia

The Vikings The Vikings migrated and raided due to overpopulation and their desire for the increasing wealth in Europe The Vikings used their longboats and expertise in navigation to raid villages/towns and monasteries along rivers and seas The Vikings would quickly raid areas and then flee before help could arrive

The Vikings: Fall of Viking Power Like the Angles and Saxons, the end of Viking dominance was marked by the rise in power of William I and the Normans Viking culture was absorbed into the Christian culture of Europe during the end of the 11th Century CE (AD)

The Vikings: Religion Viking religion or Norse mythology was polytheistic Considered a pagan religion (it did not represent the beliefs of Abraham) Religion and warfare were connected Those who died in battle went to paradise Swords/weapons were named and were believed to have magical powers

The Vikings: Religion The gods and giants were constantly at odds and fighting with one another Thor was the only god who could match the giants in strength Gods such as Odin (one-eyed god of wisdom; sort of like Zeus) and Loki (trickster god) relied on their cunning to defend against the giants Overtime the Vikings began to convert to Christianity Benefitted trade relationships Intermarriage Peaceful political relationships

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The Influence of Invaders Invasions disrupted the social, economic, and political order of Europe Invaders strengthened the feudal system by: Disrupting trade and destroying towns Forcing people onto manors, which had castles for protection