The World of Beowulf

What language was Beowulf originally written in?

• Modern English

• Latin

• Old English

• German

Which groups of nomadic tribes from Denmark and Northern Germany settled in Britannia after the Roman retreat?

• Visigoths, Vandals, and Huns

• Jutes, Saxons, and Angles

• Celts, Gauls, and Picts

• Normans, Vikings, and Danes

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What was one of King Alfred the Great's contributions to the preservation of the English language?

• He outlawed the use of Latin in official documents.

• He established a court school where lessons were taught in English.

• He commissioned the first English dictionary.

• He introduced a new alphabet for Old English.

When was Beowulf likely put into written form?

• 5th-7th centuries

• 8th-11th centuries

• 12th-14th centuries

• 15th-17th centuries

What does the term "Comitatus" refer to in Anglo-Saxon society?

• The belief that outside forces determine the course of life.

• The bond of loyalty between Germanic rulers and their warriors.

• The payment made for taking someone's life.

• The pursuit of personal glory through courageous feats.