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'
100
The turning point in English History (date) where William defeats Harold in the 'Battle of Hastings'
What/when was 1066
100
The 'rebirth' of the original Greek and Latin classical works, the 'rebirth' of architecture, painting and literature as well.
What was the 'Renaissance'
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"
100
The Romantic Period has been coined the Age, or beginning of the_______ _________ (2 words)
What is the Ghost Story.
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'
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.
200
A king murdered by a treacherous friend, along with his psychotic wife. The friend usurping the crown and kingdom by devious, evil methods. (all for naught)
What is Macbeth by William Shakespeare
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'
200
The 'Mariner' is consigned to___________ his tale, or suffer the consequences of the___________.
What is 'retell' and 'curse'
300
A dark, syrupy ale that warriors enjoyed during festive times, and celebrations.
What is 'Meade'
300
Major war between England and France, 1337, and depicted in the novel Timeline be Michael Chriton.
What was the 'Hundred Years War'
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'
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.)
300
Mary Shelley, along with her husband Percy, and_______ ________ agreed to construct a 'true ghost story' in the least amount of time. The product was the result of a ______, or _______.
Who was Lord Byron, and a bet, or dare
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'
400
The 'Macrocosm' of the Middle Ages, it came, and went, waxed, and waned..
What was the 'Black Plague' or 'Bubonic Plague' (pestilence)
400
The most powerful entity in the Renaissance Period, life centered around it?
What was/is the Church.
400
He (Gulliver) was needed to serve as a 'combat machine' in this satirical story?
What is the "Voyage to Lilliput"
400
Where did the 'good spirit' that helped the Mariner get home hail/ originate from?
What is the Land of Mist, and Snow.
500
A special kind of human being that is related to the gods, an eternal archetype.
What is an 'Epic Hero'
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
500
Giving homage to God first, King second, friend third, then your spouse. This was called?
What were the 'Steps of Loyalty'
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.
500
One of the finest land locked 'Ghost Stories' to be written, combining many elements of those items reviewed in class.