When you see come across the word, “Anglo”, what should you think?
England!
100
Give three values held by Anglo-Saxon culture.
Kinship bonds
Heroic code of behavior
Loyalty
Fighting for one’s king
Avenging one’s kinsmen
Keeping one’s word
Generosity
Brotherly love
Heroism -
Physical strength
Skill and resourcefulness in battle
Courage
100
What language was the Canterbury Tales written?
Middle English
100
What is the name of Beowulf's king?
Higlaf
100
How does Beowulf plan to fight Grendel?
With his bare hands
200
What was the purpose of composing epics? (Give 2 reasons).
For entertainment and education
200
What does it mean that Anglo-Saxon culture was "fatalistic"?
They believed strongly in fate and that life was harsh and everything eventually led to death.
200
In what language was Beowulf written?
Old English
200
Who is the king of Herot?
Hrothgar
200
Why does Beowulf sail with his chosen companions to Hrothgar’s kingdom?
To offer aid to Hrothgar because it was the right thing to do.
300
How did epics survive before being written down?
Orally by a scop
300
What turned the Anglo-Saxons from a fatalistic worldview to one of hope?
Christianity
300
What language was Macbeth written in?
Modern English
300
To whom does the poet compare Grendel?
Cain
300
Why does Grendel attacks Herot?
He is jealous of their happiness.
400
Who brought Latin roots into the English language?
Romans
400
What were the major religions of the Anglo-Saxon culture?
Paganism and Christianity
400
What was the language of the Anglo-Saxons?
Old English
400
According to Hrothgar, what is the greatest sin of a king?
Pride
400
How does Beowulf die?
He tries to fight the dragon alone and it's fang stabs him in the neck.
500
How did French become part of the English language?
Norman Conquest
500
The Anglo-Saxon period is also known as "________"
The Dark Age.
500
What are the three main linguistic origins of the English language?
Latin, Old English (Germanic), and French
500
What is the name of Beowulf's captain who tries to convince Beowulf's men to fight at their leaders side?