Beowulf + Notes

What was it like to be an Anglo-Saxon?

• It was fun going on adventures to new places.

• It was difficult and short-lived.

• It was easy.

• It was hard but they lived a very long time so it was worth it.

How long did The Middle Ages last?

• 1,000 years

• 10,000 years

• 100 years

• 10 years

What marked the beginning and end of the Middle Ages?

• The French revolution and the 7 years' war.

• The conquering of Britain by the French and the fall of the Romans.

• The fall of the Roman empire and the rise of the Renaissance.

• The conquering of Germany by the British and the rise of the Roman empire.

The Middle Ages are also known as The Dark Ages and The Anglo-Saxon Period.

• True

• False

Beowulf is the earliest _______ ____to come to us.

(a)  

Which of the following languages make up Old English? Select BOTH (2) options.

• Latin

• German

• Spanish

• Greek

Why is literature from the Middle Ages much harsher than later during the 15th century?

• Only men were allowed to create literature and they wanted it to be manly.

• Women were discouraged from taking part in literature so the stories were all written for a male audience.

• 15th century literature was not as popular as the harsh literature that was published during the Middle Ages.

• Literature from the Middle Ages reflected the harsh lifestyle of the people that was filled with violence and disease.

Epic poems were meant to be written down, not performed.

• True

• False

The Anglo-Saxons believed in "Wyrd" meaning that fate had no role in their lives.

• True

• False

Scops were...

• Orphans

• Warriors

• Storytellers

• Pagans