Give me 7 - Kingdoms of England under the Anglo-Saxons

The Anglo-Saxon period in England was marked by the emergence of seven distinct kingdoms, often referred to as the Heptarchy. These kingdoms played a significant role in the early medieval history of England, each with its own rulers and varying degrees of power and influence over time. Students are challenged to recall these kingdoms, with an incentive of scoring points for each correct answer. The activity encourages historical recall and understanding of the Anglo-Saxon era, without penalising students for spelling inaccuracies, thus focusing on knowledge rather than orthography.

The seven kingdoms were Northumbria, Mercia, East Anglia, Essex, Kent, Sussex, and Wessex. These kingdoms were established by Anglo-Saxon settlers and often competed for supremacy. Throughout the period leading up to 1066, Britain underwent significant changes, transitioning from the end of the Roman occupation through the turbulent times of the Anglo-Saxon invasions, the establishment of these kingdoms, and eventually the Norman Conquest. This period saw shifts in political control, cultural development, and social structures that shaped the future of England.