English History
This ancient civilization inhabited England before the Romans arrived.
the Celts
The epic poem Beowulf was written in this language.
Old English
This work is the oldest surviving Anglo-Saxon poem
Bewoulf
How was the Anglo-Saxon poet called ?
Scop
How does Lord Randal die ?
He's poisoned by his lover
This structure was built by the Romans around 122 AD in Northern England as a defensive fortification.
Hadrian's Wall
Anglo-Saxon literature was written in this language
Old English
This work is often referred to as the first major piece of English literature
the Canterbury Tales
Name some examples of Epic poems in Western literature
Iliad, Odyssey, Aeneid , Bewoulf
Who are Lord Randal's heirs ?
His mother, brother and sister
This document, signed in 1215, limited the power of the English king.
the Magna Carta
This language, which considerably influenced English, was brought to England by the Normans.
French
These works deal with short, dramatic stories
Medieval Ballads
Name three features of Anglo-Saxon poetry
kennings, alliteration and stress
What will Lord Randal leave to his lover ?
Hell and fire
This ruler established the Tudor dynasty after the War of the Roses.
Henry VII
This is the language family that English belongs to.
the Germanic language
This literary form tells stories but not in prose
Medieval narrative poem
Who played the role of King Hrothgar in 2007 Bewoulf movie ?
Anthony Hopkins
Who else dies with Lord Randal ? ( give the specific names)
His hawks and hounds
This battle in 1066 resulted in the Norman conquest of England.
the Battle of Hastings
For thousands of years this was the traditional medium of literature
the spoken word / orality
This poet is said to have inspired Chaucer's masterpiece
Boccaccio
Who is the last monster faced by Bewoulf ? ( at least 2 adjectives)
A winged, fire-breathing serpentine dragon
Give at least three features of modern ballads
folk or pop songs, sentimental / romantic subject/ lyrics, chorus, repetition, storytelling