<P> The early Anglo - Saxon period includes the creation of an English nation , with many of the aspects that survive today , including regional government of shires and hundreds . During this period , Christianity was established and there was a flowering of literature and language . Charters and law were also established . The term Anglo - Saxon is popularly used for the language that was spoken and written by the Anglo - Saxons in England and eastern Scotland between at least the mid-5th century and the mid-12th century . In scholarly use , it is more commonly called Old English . </P>
<P> The early Anglo - Saxon period includes the creation of an English nation , with many of the aspects that survive today , including regional government of shires and hundreds . During this period , Christianity was established and there was a flowering of literature and language . Charters and law were also established . The term Anglo - Saxon is popularly used for the language that was spoken and written by the Anglo - Saxons in England and eastern Scotland between at least the mid-5th century and the mid-12th century . In scholarly use , it is more commonly called Old English . </P>
how did the anglo saxons get their name
how did the anglo saxons get their name
popularly used for the language that was spoken and written by the Anglo - Saxons in England and eastern Scotland between at least the mid-5th century and the mid-12th century
popularly used for the language that was spoken and written by the Anglo - Saxons in England and eastern Scotland between at least the mid-5th century and the mid-12th century