Beowulf Background Quiz

Great Britain is made up of the following countries:

• France, Scotland, England, and London

• Scotland, Wales, Ireland and France

• England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland

• England, London, Scotland and Ireland

Who invaded the native Celts in Britain first?

• Romans

• Egyptians

• Geeks

• Trojans

Who invaded Great Britain next?

• The Normans

• The Dutch

• The USA

• The Angles and Saxons

What was the name of the Anglo-Saxon belief meaning fate?

• Lorde

• Wyrd

• Saeflod

• Unweder

What religion were the Anglo-Saxons?

• Pagan

• Christian

• Muslim

• Druid

What is the name of the chief Pagan god?

• Loki

• Zeus

• Odin

• Thunor

What is Freya the goddess of?

• Wisdom

• Courage

• Love

• Households and childbirth

What is Tiw the god of?

• Music

• Sea

• War

• Sun

What is the name of the place fallen warriors go after death?

• Valhalla

• Hades

• Asgaard

• Valkyrie

How did Anglo-Saxons believe they achieved immortality?

• Good diet

• Exercise

• Fame

• Bravery