The correct answer is option a) warrior
The word from the passage that helps characterize the shield as part of Anglo-Saxon culture is the warrior. When we hear that word "warrior", we instantly think of the typical Anglo-Saxon warrior armed with a shield. and prepared for combat.
Anglo-Saxon warrior
While composed of such a variety of Germanic tribes from continental Europe, the Anglo-Saxon warriors established themselves in Great Britain in the 5th century.
This subsequent Anglo-Saxon period (from roughly 449 – 1066 AD) resulted in the formation of the English nation and the rebirth of Christianity in Britain.
And even beyond religious and cultural, one of the lasting legacies of these Germanic people is their contribution to the world of language.
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