Anglo-Saxon History Quiz

It ends with the Battle of ____________________ in __________ when William the ____________________ of France invaded England.

• Hastings, 1066, Conqueror

• Waterloo, 1815, Emperor

• Agincourt, 1415, King

• Bosworth, 1485, Duke

The three Germanic tribes who combined into the Anglo-Saxons were the: ____________________ ____________________ , and ____________________.

The ____________________ come from the names of their pagan gods and goddesses.

• Days of the week

• Months of the year

• Seasons

• Festivals

The Beowulf poet was most likely a ____________________ who added Christian elements to the pagan story when he wrote it down.

• Monk

• Warrior

• King

• Farmer

____________________ is the earliest historical form of the English language, brought to Great Britain by the ____________________ in the mid-5th century.

• Old English, Anglo-Saxons

• Middle English, Normans

• Modern English, Vikings

• Latin, Romans

What are lists of names, warriors, battles, and ships called in epic poems?

• Catalogues

• Summaries

• Narratives

• Dialogues

What literary devices are commonly found in epic poems?

• Metaphors and similes

• Repetition and alliteration

• Irony and sarcasm

• Hyperbole and understatement

What do epic poems reflect?

• Historical events

• Cultural values

• Personal experiences

• Scientific discoveries

Which of the following is NOT a value of the Anglo-Saxons?

• Bravery

• Loyalty

• Weakness

• Generosity

Which of the following is a value of the Anglo-Saxons?

• Cowardice

• Strength

• Deceit

• Laziness