Question

world quest
englands angles and saxons. answer the questions

1. how did the anglo - saxons become involved in english history?
2. how is the english language a legacy of the anglo - saxons?
3. who was gregory, and what impact did he have on england and anglo - saxon culture?

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Explanation:

1. The Anglo - Saxons contributed to English literature through oral traditions like epic poems such as Beowulf, which later became foundational works in English literary heritage.
2. Many basic and common words in English come from Anglo - Saxon roots. Words for everyday objects, actions, and natural phenomena are of Anglo - Saxon origin, forming the core of the English vocabulary.
3. If referring to Pope Gregory the Great, he sent missionaries like Augustine to England, which led to the spread of Christianity in Anglo - Saxon England, influencing its religious, cultural, and social structures.

Answer:

1. They left behind oral traditions like Beowulf, which became key literary works.
2. Many core English words have Anglo - Saxon origins.
3. If Pope Gregory the Great, he sent missionaries that spread Christianity in Anglo - Saxon England, impacting its culture.