GENERAL HISTORY
OLD ENGLISH
MIDDLE ENGLISH
RENAISSANCE- MARLOWE
ELIZABETHAN PERIOD- SHAKESPEARE
100

What language was spoken in court during the reign of William the Conqueror?

Norman French

100

What is the Danelaw?

The area of Britain that the Vikings conquered and controlled during the 9th century AD.

100

What type of woman was the Wife of Bath?

She was a bold, articulate, intelligent woman who defied the gender roles at the time.

100

When did Marlowe write Dr Faustus?

He wrote Dr Faustus in ca. 1592-93.

100

When was the height of English Renaissance?

The English Renaissance was at its peak during the reign of Elizabeth I (secong half of 16th century)

200

When was the Norman Conquest?

In 1066

200

What´s a heroic narrative? Give an example

Epic poetic form where a hero strives to do better than anyone else, e.g. Beowulf

200

What new genre appeared in the 12th and 13th century?

The Romance which depicted knights who fight, play and love.

200
What is known as a Renaissance Man?

A man who is multitalented in literature, science, art, ...

200

Name 3 characteristics of the Elizabethan period

1. Nationalism

2. England turned into an economic power in Europe.

3. Values of the Reformation

4. Emergence of the Arts, especially literature

300

What was the Black Death?

The Bubonic plague in 1348, an illness that halved the population in Britain and Europe

300

Who is Beowulf? What heroic thing does he do?

Beowulf is a Geat warrior. He kills Grendel, a monster which was attacking the King of the Danes.

300

Explain how The Canterbury Tales is a link-and-frame story

The frame is the general prologue about the pilgrimage and the links are the pieces of narrative between the tales

300

How is Humanism reflected in Dr Faustus?

1. Classical references

2. The individual pursues knowledge

3. Values of honour and eloquence.

300

How did literature become important in the Renaissance?

1. Literary patronage

2. Street theatre, booksellers, universities

3. Tastes of the Middle class had a big influence

4. Contact with literature from other countries

400

Why was the invention of the printing press in 1440AD important?

The mass production of books increased literacy among the population, the use of vernacular languages and the spread of philosophical and religious currents.

400

NAME 3 FEATURES OLD ENGLISH POETRY.

1. EACH LINE IS MADE UP OF 2 HALF LINES

2. RHYTHM: EACH HALF - LINE HAS 2 STRESSED SYLLABLES

3. ALLITERATION, NO RHYMING!

400

Name 3 feature Middle English literature

1. Popular in origin and addressed to a popular audience

2. Variety of voices, genres, topics

3. Narratives of adventure

4. Women are present

400

Why does Dr Faustus go to hell?

He sells his soul to the Devil in order to achieve his biggest ambition: knowledge.

400

Name 3 types of tragedies and what type is Macbeth.

1. Historic plays (the beginning of Macbeth)

2. Heroic tragedies

3. Villain tragedies (Macbeth)

4. Revenge tragedies

500

What's the origin of Old English?

It's a West Germanic language, a mix of Late West Saxon and Germanic languages spoken by Vikings from the 5th until 12th century.

500

What is one of the central themes in Beowulf? 

Beowulf embodies the heroic ideal and the values of the warrior society: loyalty, trust, respect, ...

500

Is this true? "The Canterbury Tales only represent the values of the aristocracy"

No, it's false. In The Canterbury Tales, the three states of the feudal society are represented: labourers, clergy and nobility + the new middle class of merchants. 

500

What are morality plays? 

Morality plays were a popular genre throughout the 15th and 16th century. They were allegorical plays where the audience were taught a moral lesson and good conduct. They were usually comical, unlike Dr Faustus

500

Name 3 figures of speech used in Macbeth

1. Similes

2. personification

3. Metaphors

4. Alliterations

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