British Literature

Anglo Saxon Period, 449-1066

100

Passing down information from one generation to another, to keep the stories, and legends going and fresh in younger minds.

When was the 'Oral Tradition'

200

1st major anonymous 'epic' in English Literature where 'good verses evil' is portrayed, and the victor defeats the oppressive fiend of the people.

What is 'Beowulf'

300

A dark, syrupy ale that warriors enjoyed during festive times, and celebrations.

What is 'Meade'

400

He was the individual that psyched up the warriors, troops before a battle, told stories of victors defending the motherland.

What is a 'Scop'

500

A special kind of human being that is related to the gods, an eternal archetype.

What is an 'Epic Hero'

Middle Ages, 1066-1485

100

The turning point in English History (date) where William defeats Harold in the 'Battle of Hastings'

What/when was 1066

200

He was the original author of the 'Canterbury Tales' who designed to write 120 tales, but only finished 60 before he died.

Who was Geoffrey Chaucer.

300

Major war between England and France, 1337, and depicted in the novel Timeline be Michael Chriton.

What was the 'Hundred Years War'

400

The 'Macrocosm' of the Middle Ages, it came, and went, waxed, and waned..

What was the 'Black Plague' or 'Bubonic Plague' (pestilence)

500

The 2 word term used to describe clubs and organizations that housed professional workers/ members, who were usually men, and were sometimes secretive.

Guild Fraternities, like the masons, dyers, weavers, stone cutters among others

Renaissance Period, 1485-1660

100

The 'rebirth' of the original Greek and Latin classical works, the 'rebirth' of architecture, painting and literature as well.

What was the 'Renaissance'

200

A king is murdered by a treacherous brother, and his wife marries his brother after his death. The son wrestles with suicide and madness (all for naught).

What is Hamlet by William Shakespeare?

300

Embracing the fields of philosophy, history, languages, and the arts.Writers looked to the original Latin and Greek classics as well.The term is called?

What is 'Humanism'

400

The most powerful entity in the Renaissance Period, life centered around it?

What was/is the Church.

500

Giving homage to God first, King second, friend third, then your spouse. This was called?

What were the 'Steps of Loyalty'

Restoration Age Period, 1660-1800

100

Installation of William and Mary(daughter of James 1st)to the throne without the shedding of blood. This was called?

What is, "The Bloodless revolution"

200

The use use of 'irony' strong wit and absurdity to convey a hidden message to the reader, or poking fun at something in a humorous way is called?

What is 'Satire'

300

What happened to Charles the 1st. at Whitehall in London, January 30th, 1649?

What is 'beheaded'(For Treason, and offending his Protestant subjects for marrying a Catholic woman.)

400

She (Elizabeth Bennet) was needed to serve as a 'Horatian character' in this satirical story.

What is "Pride and Prejudice"?

500

There is a 'creator' who has designed/ created ALL THINGS, but, like a clock maker, sits back to watch his creation unwind.This religion of non interference is called?

What is deism.