📕 Chapter 3: A Long and Illustrious History
Which TWO statements are true regarding the re-establishment of Christianity in Anglo-Saxon England?
Correct answers: St Augustine was sent by Pope Gregory to re-establish the faith.; Monasteries grew to become important centres of learning and culture.
A Christianity had remained a dominant religion in Britain since Roman times.
✓ St Augustine was sent by Pope Gregory to re-establish the faith.
✓ Monasteries grew to become important centres of learning and culture.
D Anglo-Saxon kings immediately adopted Christianity upon their arrival.
💡 Explanation
Pope Gregory sent St Augustine to re-establish Christianity in England, and monasteries became important centres of learning and culture during this period.
Key facts to remember
- St Augustine sent by Pope Gregory in AD 597
- Augustine became first Archbishop of Canterbury
- Monasteries became centres of learning
Why this is the answer
From the official Life in the UK study material — 3.1.5 Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and Christianity:
Christianity had been present in Britain since Roman times, but it largely disappeared when the Anglo-Saxons arrived. In AD 597, Pope Gregory sent St Augustine to re-establish Christianity in England. Augustine became the first Archbishop of Canterbury. The Anglo-Saxon kings gradually converted to Christianity, and monasteries became important centres of learning and culture.
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