AP Lit Quiz

Why would America not be what it is today without what legacy from Britain?

• The legacy of English common law emphasis on personal rights and freedoms and English media

• The legacy of French common law

• The legacy of Spanish common law

• The legacy of German common law

What three (3) important British contributions to America are mentioned?

• English parliamentary government, English literature, and English language

• English parliamentary government, English cuisine, and English language

• English literature, English cuisine, and English language

• English parliamentary government, English literature, and English cuisine

"English" as we know it today owes something to which British invaders?

• Celtics, Anglos-Saxons, Vikings, and by the Normans

• Romans, Anglos-Saxons, Vikings, and by the Normans

• Celtics, Romans, Vikings, and by the Normans

• Celtics, Anglos-Saxons, Romans, and by the Normans

Who were the Celts?

• Group called Brythons who left their permanent stamp in one of the names eventually adopted by the land they settled

• Group called Romans who left their permanent stamp in one of the names eventually adopted by the land they settled

• Group called Vikings who left their permanent stamp in one of the names eventually adopted by the land they settled

• Group called Normans who left their permanent stamp in one of the names eventually adopted by the land they settled

Describe the Celt’s religion.

• Animism – closely tied to the natural world, Druids – acted as priests, Stonehenge – used by druids for religious rites having to do with the lunar and solar cycles

• Christianity – closely tied to the natural world, Druids – acted as priests, Stonehenge – used by druids for religious rites having to do with the lunar and solar cycles

• Animism – closely tied to the natural world, Priests – acted as druids, Stonehenge – used by druids for religious rites having to do with the lunar and solar cycles

• Animism – closely tied to the natural world, Druids – acted as priests, Stonehenge – used by druids for religious rites having to do with the lunar and solar cycles

Who was King Arthur?

• Embodiment of English values

• Embodiment of French values

• Embodiment of German values

• Embodiment of Roman values

Describe ways that Celtic stories differed from Anglo-Saxon stories.

• Celtic legends are full of strong women and more imaginative and optimistic

• Celtic legends are full of strong men and more imaginative and optimistic

• Celtic legends are full of strong women and more realistic and pessimistic

• Celtic legends are full of strong men and more realistic and pessimistic

When did the Romans conquer Britain? How long did they rule? How did their rule save Britain from other invaders?

• The Romans conquered Britain in 43 AD, ruled for about 400 years, and their rule saved Britain from other invaders by establishing a strong military presence and infrastructure.

• The Romans conquered Britain in 1066 AD, ruled for about 200 years, and their rule saved Britain from other invaders by establishing a strong military presence and infrastructure.

• The Romans conquered Britain in 55 BC, ruled for about 500 years, and their rule saved Britain from other invaders by establishing a strong military presence and infrastructure.

• The Romans conquered Britain in 500 AD, ruled for about 300 years, and their rule saved Britain from other invaders by establishing a strong military presence and infrastructure.

What were important Roman contributions to British culture?

• Literature, music, and dance

• Engineering, roads, and architecture

• Agriculture, fishing, and hunting

• Medicine, law, and education

Name the three main Germanic tribes that invaded Britain after the Romans left.

• Angles, Saxons, and Jutes

• Vikings, Normans, and Celts

• Franks, Goths, and Vandals

• Huns, Visigoths, and Lombards