How far did the Anglo-Saxons trade? |
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Where do you think these objects came from? |
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Click on the objects on the map to find out where they came from. |
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 Amber for beads |
 Merovingian Pottery Bottle |
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 'Coptic' Bowl |
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The Anglo-Saxons would trade with their neighbours and villages in their area for most everyday objects. However for special objects they would trade with people much further away. |
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How did the Anglo-Saxons pay for things?Most Anglo-Saxons did not use coins and money to buy goods like we do today. They bought most things by barter. This inolved exchanging one item for another of equal value. |
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How much would you pay for this brooch? | |||||||
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