Beowulf Background Test Info

English is what type of language?

• Absurd
• Borrowing
• Giving

Which is not one of the languages in which English has its roots?

• Norse
• Russian
• Latin

Which era of the English language existed between 400-1000 AD?

• Old
• Middle
• Early Modern
• Modern

Which era of the English language was heavily influenced by the Norman invasion of William the Conqueror in 1066?

• Old
• Middle
• Early Modern
• Modern

Which era of the English language was the influence of the French language especially in the military, government, and food?

• Old
• Middle
• Early Modern
• Modern

Which era of the English language was used by Shakespeare?

• Old
• Middle
• Early Modern
• Modern

Which era of the English language was brought about, in part, by the invention of the printing press?

• Old
• Middle
• Early Modern
• Modern

Which era of the English language was began in the late 1600's and was influenced by the Renaissance, Industrial Revolution, and the Technology Revolution?

• Old
• Middle
• Early Modern
• Modern

Which form of English was Beowulf first written?

• Old
• Middle
• Early Modern
• Modern

Which of the following would NOT be true of Anglo-Saxon Culture?

• It valued the heroic ideal.
• It was dominated by pacifists.
• Leaders and warriors sought generational fame.