Old English History

Multiple Choice

Which period in the English Literary Timeline is associated with the work 'Beowulf'?

• Anglo-Saxon Old English

• Medieval Middle English

• Renaissance Elizabethan Tudor

• Romantic

Multiple Choice

What marked the beginning of the written history of Britain?

• The arrival of the Roman Empire in 55 BC

• The construction of Stonehenge

• The invasion by the Celts

• The legend of King Arthur

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of tribal societies in early Britain?

• Own King

• Walled Farms / Wooden-Hut Villages

• Christian Religion

• Bronze and Iron Tools

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a Celtic language still spoken today?

• Irish Gaelic

• Latin

• French

• German

Multiple Choice

--- controlled the island of Great Britain between AD 43 and AD 410.

• England 
• Rome
• Germany
• the U.S.

Multiple Choice

Who led the initial Roman invasion of Britain in 55 B.C.?

• Julius Caesar

• Emperor Claudius

• King Althelbert

• Hadrian

Multiple Select

Which of the following were reasons for the construction of Hadrian's Wall?

• To keep the Celts in the Highlands

• To show Roman power

• To protect against Viking invasions

• To mark the border of the Roman Empire

Open Ended

How did Roman rule change daily life and infrastructure in Britain?

Multiple Choice

After the Romans left Britain, which group became the dominant power by 441 AD?

• Celts

• Vikings

• Anglo-Saxons

• Romans

Open Ended

Describe the cultural and political changes that occurred in England during the Anglo-Saxon period.

Multiple Choice

Which Anglo-Saxon god is associated with Tuesday, and what is he the god of?

• Tiw (Tiu, Tyr), god of war

• Odin (Woden), god of death

• Thor (Thunor), god of thunder

• Frigga, goddess of marriage

Multiple Choice

Match the following days of the week with the Anglo-Saxon gods they are named after: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

• Tuesday - Tiw, Wednesday - Odin, Thursday - Thor, Friday - Frigga

• Tuesday - Odin, Wednesday - Thor, Thursday - Frigga, Friday - Tiw

• Tuesday - Thor, Wednesday - Frigga, Thursday - Tiw, Friday - Odin

• Tuesday - Frigga, Wednesday - Tiw, Thursday - Odin, Friday - Thor

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a value introduced to Anglo-Saxon society by Christianity?

• Peace

• Love

• Oral storytelling

• Writing

Open Ended

How did the arrival of Christianity impact Anglo-Saxon culture and values?

Multiple Choice

Who owned the land before World war two?

• Edith Pretty

• Edith Stephens

• Edith Jones

• Edith Jackson

Multiple Choice

Was there a body found in the ship ?

• No

• Yes

Multiple Choice

What was left of the ship

• A stained impression on the soil

• The planks

• The sails

• The engine

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of the ship burial shown in the first image, and what does it tell us about the people who created it?

• It was used for fishing and trade only

• It was a burial site for an important person, indicating high status and wealth

• It was a Viking warship used in battles

• It was a ceremonial boat for religious rituals

Multiple Select

Which of the following artifacts found at Sutton Hoo provide evidence of craftsmanship and wealth?

• Gold buckle

• Iron sword

• Beaded necklace

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What did the boar signify in Beowulf's time?

• a sign of a servant

• represented fierceness and ferocity in battle

• symbolizes wealth and high social standing

• Both B & C

Multiple Choice

Where can the collection now be viewed?

• The British Museum

• Pevensey

• Paris

• New York

Multiple Choice

What were the main reasons for the Viking invasions between 793AD and 1066AD?

• To spread Christianity

• To acquire land for a growing population and expansion

• To escape harsh climates

• To establish trade routes

Open Ended

Describe two ways in which Alfred the Great resisted Viking rule and helped preserve Anglo-Saxon culture.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the reputation of the Vikings?

• They were known as peaceful farmers.

• They were considered explorers, great seafarers, fierce fighters, and barbarians.

• They were famous for their art and literature.

• They were known for their democratic government.

Open Ended

Explain how the arrival of Christianity and the events of 1066AD contributed to the decline of Viking power.

Open Ended

Reflecting on the English Literary Timeline, which period or author do you find most interesting, and why?

Multiple Choice

Which literary period is associated with the work 'Beowulf' according to the English Literary Timeline?

• Anglo-Saxon Old English

• Medieval Middle English

• Renaissance Elizabethan Tudor

• Modern