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In what ways does the influence of the Anglo-Saxons persist to this day?

• People in England loves fighting other people until today.

• Their language (Old English) is the foundation of the English Language.

• The epic poem is still the most common form of British Literature.

• It doesn't have any influence on today's England.

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Select the peoples that invaded England in the Angle-Saxon period.

• Romans

• Normans

• Vikings

• Angles and Saxons

What were the effects of the Norman Conquest?

• It put an end to Anglo-Saxon dominance in England.

• It brought the fancy styles of the French to England.

• People immediately started speaking French.

• There were no effects.

In what ways did the Roman conquest of Britain benefit Britons?

• Military protection

• Cities and roads.

• Written scholarship.

• End of pagan religions.

What was the strongest characteristic of pagan religious in the Angle-Saxon Period?

• Its opposition to Christianity.

• The bonfires and parties.

• The cults.

• The power of fate over free will.

What was the advantage of the spread of Christianity in Britain?

• It helped the Vikings establish their kingdom in England.

• It consolidated Roman domain over the island.

• Hope of a better life after death warmed the hearts of people in difficult times.

• It unified the island.

Under what circumstances were epic poems presented?

• They took place in mead halls.

• Scops (professional poets) chanted the poem.

• Listeners would feast while listening to the poem.

• The poem was accompanied by a musical instrument, usually the harp.

What is the main the characteristic of the Angle-Saxon poetry?

• It always had a happy ending.

• It was very realistic.

• It was sad and depressing.

• It reflected the difficulties of its time.

Which is a universal theme in the epic Beowulf ?

• Kingdoms survive and prosper through warfare

• There will always be another kingdom to help.

• Dragons and monsters await everyone.

• A good leader is brave and fearless.

How is honor portrayed in Beowulf?

• A warrior protects his king even at the risk of his own life.

• Courage is knowing when an enemy’s threat is too great.

• A king’s greatness is measured by his warriors’ courage.

• Fighting to the death is the only way to be immortalized.