Early British History
Name two of the earliest groups to invade the British Isles.
Celts, Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings
What language is Beowulf written in?
Old English
The invasion of what group of people marked the shift from Old English to Middle English?
The Normans
Who is King Arthur warned NOT to fight in his dream?
Mordred
Who wrote the Canterbury Tales?
Chaucer
Name the early English literary trope that signified chaos and fate.
The sea
Kenning, caesura, alliteration
What historical event started the invasion of the Normans?
The Battle of Hastings
Who does King Arthur ask to throw his sword into the sea?
Sir Bedivere
Who is the narrator of the Canterbury Tales?
Chaucer
What kind of creature is displayed on the face of the Sutton Hoo helmet?
A dragon
What happened to the sword Beowulf uses to kill Grendel's mom?
It melts down to the hilt (because of her poisonous blood!)
What is the name of the system of nobility / knighthood that was put into place in England after the Norman invasion?
Feudalism
Which culture / group of people are responsible for the original story of King Arthur?
The Celts
Where are the pilgrims going?
Canterbury
Which group of early invaders is responsible for the first system of roads built in the British Isles?
The Romans
Why are some lines of Beowulf missing? What happened to the manuscript?
The only full manuscript was damaged in a fire.
What famous historical figure was the "winner" of the Battle of Hastings?
William the Conqueror
Name two of the 5 points on Sir Gawain's shield.
5 virtues of a knight
5 wounds of Christ
5 joys of Mary
5 senses
5 fingers
What is the word I used to describe the author's writing style in the Canterbury Tales?
Hint: it has to do with humor
Satire
In the English language, which 3 days of the week were named after early Pagan gods?
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
BALLPARK: When was Beowulf written?
Answer with a 300 year range :)
c.700-1000
What real-life medieval saint's shrine are the pilgrims going to visit in The Canterbury Tales?
Thomas a Becket
What is the green sash actually called in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?
Hint: it's not called a "sash"
A girdle or belt
1400