The Heptarchy Curriculum Workbook (37 Assignments)

WORKBOOK
The Heptarchy Curriculum Workbook is an engaging educational resource that explores the history, culture, and legacy of the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of early medieval England. This workbook contains informative articles on key topics, from the rise and fall of powerful kingdoms like Mercia and Wessex to the influence of Christianity, warfare, and daily life in the Heptarchy.

Each article is accompanied by thought-provoking questions and answer keys, helping students deepen their understanding of this fascinating era. Topics include legendary rulers like King Alfred the Great and Offa of Mercia, major battles, religious transformations, Viking invasions, and the eventual unification of England.

With sections on art, literature, and military strategies, this workbook provides a comprehensive look at how the Heptarchy shaped medieval and modern England. Perfect for students and history enthusiasts, it offers an interactive way to explore the Anglo-Saxon past.

Assignments Included:

Overview

Northumbria: Rise and Influence

Mercia: The Powerhouse of Central England

Wessex: From Kingdom to Empire

East Anglia: The Land of the Angles

Essex: The East Saxon Kingdom

Kent: The First Saxon Kingdom

Sussex: The South Saxons and Their Legacy

The Fall of Roman Britain and the Anglo-Saxon Migration

The Saxons, Angles, and Jutes: Who Were They?

The Creation of the Seven Kingdoms

The Role of the Bretwaldas: Overlords of England

Paganism and Early Beliefs in the Heptarchy

King Aethelberht of Kent and the First Christian King

Raedwald of East Anglia and His Mysterious Burial (Sutton Hoo)

Penda of Mercia: The Last Great Pagan King

Offa of Mercia and His Famous Dyke

King Edwin of Northumbria and the Christian Conversion

King Alfred the Great and the End of the Heptarchy

Christianity in the Heptarchy: Missionaries and Conversion

Saint Augustine and the Church in Canterbury

The Role of Monasteries and Learning (Lindisfarne & Whitby)

The Synod of Whitby: Choosing Roman Christianity

Daily Life in an Anglo-Saxon Village

Heptarchy Art, Jewelry, and Manuscripts

Kingdom Rivalries and Battles for Power

Warfare during the Heptarchy Period

Weapons

Vikings and Their Raids on the Heptarchy

The Battle of Ellandun: Wessex Rises

Offa’s Dyke: A Border Between England and Wales

Anglo-Saxon Military Strategies and Weapons

Why Did the Heptarchy End?

The Rise of Wessex and King Egbert’s Conquests

The Unification of England Under Athelstan

Viking Settlements in England

The Influence of the Heptarchy on Medieval England

Legacy of the Heptarchy: How It Shaped Modern England