Anglo Saxon
Beowulf's enemy
Who is Grendel
True or False: The 100 years between England and France was longer than 100 years.
True, the war was 116 years long.
He "gat" Excalibur from the Lady in the Lake.
Who is King Arthur?
His fight with the Green Knight was somewhat anticlimactic, as it was simply a test of his knighthood.
Who is Gawain?
True or False: German was the main linguistic influence on the Anglo Saxon era of English's history.
True!
These two word metaphors are a staple of Anglo Saxon poetry, such as "whale road" for ocean, or "gold giver" for king.
What is a Kenning?
In Chaucer's satirical retelling of Medieval society, the many pilgrims are travelling to pay their respects to this Archbishop, who was killed.
What is the Archbishop of Canterbury?
His 95 Theses caused a ruckus in the Catholic Church
Who is Martin Luther?
True or False: It was good for a knight to be in love because it would inspire him to fight hard when thinking of her on the battlefield.
True
In the Pardoner's Tale, three foolish derelicts go in search of this dangerous character.
Who is Death?
This is the amazing talent of Bede of Caedmon, who sleeps in the barn since he ironically cannot read or write.
What is make poetry?
In "Get Up and Bar the Door," the wife is busy with her wifely "Hussyfskap," an old French word for the work she is doing.
What is household chores/Cooking and Cleaning?
You must pay a fee for his holy items to work their wonders on you (Canterbury Tales)
Who is the Pardoner?
Warrior/Battle Mentality
Religious Chivalry
Courtly Love
In Everyman, he is God's messenger, sent to scare Everyman into respecting God again.
Who is Death?
This powerful society who was far away from home was kicked out by the Anglo Saxon Vikings after building many roads, buildings, and leaving behind some of their latin language.
Who are the Romans?
This is the name of the societal system for this era, made up mostly of peasants.
What is Feudalism?
Arcite and Palamon fight for the fair love of this somewhat not-so-fancy sounding-named-dame (her name starts with an E).
Who is Emily/Emile?
This young squire is quickly knighted by King Arthur, but then is also made into a loser by King Pellinore.
Who is Griflet?
This deadly disease wiped out around 30-50% of Europe's population in the Medieval era.
What is the Plague/The Black Death?
This invasion ends the Anglo Saxon period.
What is the Norman Conquest of 1066?
What is a kiss/what are kisses?
This monster gets revenge for Grendel, don't overthink her name!
Who is Grendel's mother?
Besides Excalibur, this is what King Arthur also gains.
What is a scabbard/Sheath?
Name 3 characters who avoid Everyman, and the only one who joins him.
Characters who do not join: Beauty, Knowledge, 5 Senses, Money, Friendship
Character who does join: Good Deeds