ENGLAND
What did SCOPS help to preserve
Tradition
Danish vikings invaded England from about AD 787 to about AD 1017
True
In oral tradition every telling of a story is different from the last
True
Literature, And Architecture
Two areas of study which give us the primary information about early English history are
Father of English history
Venerable Bede
Roman invasion
52 BC
Kennings
A double metaphor usually hyphenated
Date of Beowulf's manuscript
AD 1000
Anglo-Saxon Period
AD 449-1066
Which heroic quality was Beowulf not eulogized for having
Bravery
Conquered by rome
Britons
Hadrian's wall
Built in AD 120
Which is not true of Alfreda the great A. He was the king of Wessex B. He began the Anglo-Saxon chronicle C. He was a peacemaker D. He successfully kept the Danes out of England
D
Which was not a method used by scops to help them remember a story A. Alliteration B. Rhythms C. Phrases D. Kennings
D. Kennings
TRUE
Danish Vikings invaded England from about AD 787 to about AD 1017.
What kenning is used in the description of Grendel's end
Death sick
Who tries to avenge Grendel
His mother
To whom does Beowulf give the treasures he has earned
Hygelac
What does hrothgar caution Beowulf against
Pride
Alliteration
Repetition of initial sounds
Founded danish royal line
Scyld Scefing
How did the spread of Christianity in sixth century England help learning and help us to understand better the life and times of these people.
Some men learned to read and write Latin while training for holy orders. Others studied Greek, the language used by the early church.
Observatory, Calendar
Stonehenge may have served as a(n) ___________or , ______________to calculate seasons and eclipses accurately.
Home of Geats and Beowulf
Sweden
TRUE
The inhabitants of Wessex were called West Saxons.
NORMAN CONQUEST, 1066
The major event that changed the course of Anglo-Saxon culture, language, and art was the ___________________ in the year_________________ .
Caesura
The pause or break in a line of Anglo-Saxon poetry
Established monastic school in Canterbury
Theodore and Hadrian
What is the best summary of Beowulf's last words
We are members of a great proud and dying group of people I too must die
False
We have learned about English history mostly through religion and architecture.
Hrothgars queen
Wealhtheow
The inhabitants of Wessex were called
West Saxons
C) Picts
What was the tribe who painted themselves blue called? A) Celts B) Britons C) Picts D) Welsh
Alcuin
chosen by Charlemagne
witan
council of retainers
Theodore and Hadrian
established monastic school at Canterbury
The Danelaw gave the Danes all of England. True False
false
Two areas of study which give us the primary information about early English history are ______ and _____.
literature archaeology
Stonehenge may have served as a(n) ________ or________ , to calculate seasons and eclipses accurately.
observatory calendar
Before written history was used to record events, a spoken tradition, known as the _____ tradition, was used to pass on the stories of a people.
oral
AD 500
possible time of the legendary King Arthur
Select all that apply. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle was _____. the first account of English history written in English the first chronicle of English history written in Latin the oldest extant national chronicle
the first account of English history written in English the oldest extant national chronicle
Alfred began the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle in 892. True False
true
Danish Vikings invaded England from about 787 to about 1017. True False
true
King Canute was an Anglo-Saxon king. True False
true
The inhabitants of Wessex were called West Saxons. True False
true
Council of retainers
witan
1. Anglo-Saxon period 2. missionaries sent by Pope Gregory 3. established Benedictine monasteries in Northumbria 4. father of English history 5. chosen by Charlemagne 6. established monastic school at Canterbury 7. council of retainers 8. possible time of the legendary King Arthur
1. A.D. 449-1066 2. A.D. 597 3. Benedict Biscop 4. Venerable Bede 5. Alcuin 6. Theodore and Hadrian 7. witan 8. A.D. 500
Match the term to the date or description. 1. Hadrian's Wall 2. Celtic invasion 3. means of change in early England 4. Roman invasion 5. conquered by Rome
1. AD 120 2. 700 BC 3. invasion 4. 55 BC 5. Britons
1. Hadrians Wall= D) AD 120 2. Celtic Invasion= E) 700 BC 3. means of change in early England= C) invasion 4. Roman Invasion= B) 52 BC 5. conquered by Rome= A) Britons
1. Hadrian's Wall 2. Celtic invasion 3. means of change in early England 4. Roman invasion 5. conquered by Rome A) Britons B) 52 BC C) invasion D) AD 120 E) 700 BC
Celtic invasion
700 BC
Which lines show Grendel first recognizing that he was facing a strong opponent
750-754
Which lines explain why swords were useless against Grendel
798-805
The Danelaw was regained in the year AD _______ by followers of _________.
954 Alfred
The danelaw was regained in the year AD ___ by followers of ___
954 and Alfred
which of the following best describes the relationship between paganism and Christianity during the time of the Anglo-Saxons A. Many pagan warrior traditions were kept and given Christian purpose B. Pagan warrior traditions were abandoned C. Christian traditions were abandoned
A
How did the Anglo-Saxons regard life
A transitory occurrence
Anglo-Saxon period
AD 449-1066
Possible time of the legendary King Arthur
AD 500
Death of hygelac
AD 521
Latest date for original writing of Beowulf
AD 790-830
During ____ reign spelling became more standardized
Aelfric's
Chosen by charlemange
Alcuin
List three of Alfred's accomplishments.
Alfred drew on the monasteries for teachers and brought teachers in from other countries when necessary. He became a patron of educators and of students. Alfred also influenced education by translating books from Latin into Anglo-Saxon, the language of the people.
During ___ reign spelling became more regular
Alfred's
The hero in an epic is
An ideal
Hrothgars hall
Heorot
King of the Danes
Hrothgar
King of Geats
Hygelac
Comitatus
I'm the Germanic tradition the relationship between a leader and his warriors or a king and his lords
Wiglaf was different from Beowulf's other retainers because he A. Deserted Beowulf B. Remained loyal to Beowulf until the end C. Took charge of the other retainers
B
Wool, Bronze
Based on the previous text, early British products included ___________ and_______________ .
Oral
Before written history was used to record events, a spoken tradition, known as the _________ tradition, was used to pass on the stories of a people.
Which is not an accurate description of Grendel A. Crazed with evil anger B. Huge in his blood lust C. Three rows of teeth D. An ugly light shone from his eyes
C
Which of the following is true of English language A. It is funds mentally the language of the native jutes B. It's is the language of Normans C. it's is a combination of the native language and and invading people's language
C
Which of the following is not a low Germanic language A. Dutch B. Frisian C. Danish D. Flemish
C danish
Hrothgars kingdom
Denmark
A caesura is a primary accent
False
Thousands of examples of Anglo-Saxon literature have been preserved to be studied
False
The danelaw gave the Danes all of England
False it gave them a part of england
Venerable Bede
Father of english history
Select all that apply. The Anglo-Saxons were originally _____. one tribe Germanic Angles and Saxons Celts a blended tribe
Germanic Angles and Saxons a blended tribe
The Anglo-Saxons were originally
Germanic, Angles and Saxons, a blended tribe
Carried of a chieftan
Grendel's mother
Where are words of Anglo-Saxon origin commonly used
In everyday speech and writing
Means of change in early england
Invasion
Which of the following is true of the English language? It is fundamentally the language of the native Jutes with a few additions from the Romans. It is fundamentally the language of the invading Normans. It is a combination of the languages from native and invading peoples.
It is a combination of the languages from native and invading peoples.
Two areas of study which gives us the primary information about early English history are
Literature and archeology
What happened to many manuscripts of Anglo-Saxon literature
Many were destroyed by Danish raids but some were taken out of the country to save them
The major event that changed the course of Anglo-Saxon culture, language, and art was the _______ in the year __________.
Norman Conquest 1066
The major event that changed the course of Anglo-Saxon culture, language, and art was the
Norman conquest, in the year 1066
Stonehenge May have served as ___ or ___ to calculate seasons and eclipses
Observatory and calendar
Before written history was used to record events, a spoken tradition was used to pass on stories
Oral tradition
Original form of Beowulf story
Oral tradition
Ship burial site
Oseburg norway
What was the tribe that painted themselves blue called
Picts
Where was Beowulf when Grendel burst into the hall
Pretending to be asleep
The Anglo-Saxon chronicle was
The 1st account of English history written in English, the oldest extant national chronicle
FALSE
The Danelaw gave the Danes all of England.
954, ALFRED
The Danelaw was regained in the year AD ______________ by followers of _____________.
What is Old English
The Germanic language used in Anglo-Saxon england
C)It is a combination of the languages from native and invading peoples.
Which of the following is true of the English language? A) It is fundamentally the language of the native Jutes with a few additions from the Romans. B) It is fundamentally the language of the invading Normans. C) It is a combination of the languages from native and invading peoples.
Early British products included
Wool and bronze
We have learned about English history mostly through religion and architecture
false
Based on the previous text, early British products included _______ and ________ .
wool bronze