Culture
Names
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Misc
100
Christianity was brought to Britain by these people.
Who are the Romans?
100
The King of the Geats
Who is Beowulf?
100
Sally sells sea shells by the sea shore
What is alliteration?
100
He looses this part of his body when he fights Beowulf.
What is Grendel's arm?
100
The story of Beowulf was originally told in this language.
What is Old English?
200
These were the three tribes inhabiting Briton during Anglo-Saxon times
Who were the Angles, the Saxons, and the Jutes?
200
From Cain's line of descendants.
Who is Grendel?
200
He stopped suddenly; he could go no further.
What is a caesura?
200
This is the name of the mead-hall they fought in.
What is Herrot.
200
These were the story-tellers and singers of poetry in Anglo Saxon times
What is a scope?
300
This trait or characteristic may seem like a flaw in our modern day society, but was prized and admired in Anglo Saxon culture
What is pride or boastfulness?
300
Beowulf's sword.
What is Hrunting?
300
Love is a heart-stopper
What is a kenning?
300
This is where Grendel and his momma lived.
What is the fiery lake?
300
This Anglo Saxon book of riddles contains 95 Old English poems
What is the Exeter Book?
400
These people were the first to write down the story of Beowulf
Who are Christian scribes/ monks?
400
The only man who stands by Beowulf in his final fight
Who is Wiglaf?
400
The swift-footed runner crossed the finish line in record time.
What is an epithet?
400
This battle was the only one provoked by a man, not by a monster
What is the battle with the Dragon?
400
He composed an Old English poem that he claimed came to him in a dream.
Who is Caedmon (What is Caedmon's Hymn)?
500
The government of early Britain organized by seven tribes
What is the heptarchy?
500
The king of the Geats before Beowulf
Who is Hygelac?
500
We buzz buzz buzz
What is an onomonopia?
500
Grendel could never touch this in all of his raids because is was protected by God
What is Hrothgar's throne?
500
This author is unknown
Who is the author of Beowulf?
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