The Anglo-Saxon period

When does the Anglo-Saxon period in English history range from?

• 420-1600

• 1066-1400

• 449-1066

• 1600-1800

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A person who lives in England can be called...

• British

• English

• English / British

• English / American

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What is the name of the earliest known piece of literature in the English language?

• The Illiad

• Beowulf

• The Odyssey

• The Hobbit

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Who is believed to have written down the poem Beowulf?

• An Anglo-Saxon warrior

• A French author

• A Christian monk

• A Greek poet

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What is the main concern of an epic narrative?

• Political intrigue

• Economic development

• Romantic relationships

• Struggle between good and evil

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The Anglo-Saxon period was a time of

• peace

• violence

• innovation

• progress

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The first literature was

• written

• oral

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An Epic poem is

• a long, narrative poem that relates great deeds of a hero who embodies values.

• a short, narrative poem that relates great deeds of a hero who embodies values.

• a long, narrative poem that relates great thoughts of a hero.

• a short, narrative poem that relates great thoughts of a hero.

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Which of the following is an example of an EPIC?

• Illiad

• Romeo and Juliet

• Alice in Wonderland

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