Beowulf Historical Context

Beowulf was created and set in the _____________

• Dark Ages

• Stone Age

• Victorian Era

• 100 Years War

Which of the following was one of the most important influences on the development of England's modern culture?

• A strongly fortified coastline preventing outside influence.

• A series of violent invasions and occupations.

• Peaceful cooperation with the Vikings.

• The creation of an unrivaled army.

Which of the following had the least influence on the development of England's modern culture?

• The Roman Empire

• The Saxons

• The Vikings

• The Angles

The Celts are credited with building a rich tradition of ______________ in early England.

• fortified walls and archery

• storytelling and poetry

• pastry making

• modern language

What religious belief did the Celts, the early settlers of England, follow?

• Christianity

• Paganism

• Catholicism

• Buddhism

When the Romans left England in 410, what influences did they leave behind?

• Christianity, walls, and literacy.

• Baths, democracy, and libraries.

• Class system, villages, and spirit worship.

• Tribal customs, towns, and literacy bans.

Beowulf is a story about a Scandinavian hero that the ____________ brought with them when they invaded England.

• The French & Romans

• The Angles & Saxons

• The Celts & Britons

• The Vikings

Which of the following is not a feature of Anglo-Saxon culture?

• Warfare and code of honor

• time spent in the Mead Hall

• Value of literature

• Peaceful democracy

Which of the following was not one of the Anglo-Saxon's pagan gods?

• Thor, God of Thunder

• Woden, God of Battle

• Tiw, God of Sky

• Merp, God of Sea

What is important to note about Anglo-Saxon Christianity?

• It still held many pagan customs and beliefs.

• It was the longest-standing form of Christianity.

• It was identical to Roman Christianity.

• It was only popular for a brief period of time.