Historical Context
This group of people were the first British settlers
Who are the Celts?
The Anglo-Saxon society developed from:
Kinship groups led by a strong chief
This was the primary genre of writing in this time period.
What is poetry?
This is the event that traditionally marks the end of the Anglo-Saxon era.
What is the Norman Conquest?
This is a traditional Anglo-Saxon theme that is most strongly tied to the Anglo-Saxons' belief in God.
What is fate?
This is one of the traditional themes found in Anglo-Saxon literature.
What is immortality through art?
What is 410 CE--1066 CE?
This Anglo-Saxon job had the ability to recite poetic stories was considered as important as leadership in battle.
What is a bard?
This is the most famous epic poem from the Anglo-Saoxn period.
What is Beowulf?
This was the main role of monks in monasteries during the Anglo-Saxon period.
What is preserving literature and culture through writing?
The Anglo-Saxon religion was more concerned with ethics than with...
Mysticism
This is the key characteristic of any epic hero.
What is superior physical strength and ethical behavior?
This key figure unified Anglo-Saxon England.
Who is Alfred the Great?
What role did loyalty play in Anglo-Saxon society?
It was expected to be absolute towards leaders.
This traditional Anglo-Saxon literary theme (not warrior culture) is strongly reflected in Beowulf.
What is fate?
What is wyrd?