King Arthur: Legend or Reality?

What major event marked the transition from the Roman Empire to medieval Europe?

• The freezing of the Rhine River

• The fall of Constantinople

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The Battle of Hastings

What was the primary interest of the first Anglo-Saxons who arrived in Britain?

• Converting the locals to Christianity

• Establishing trade routes

• Building permanent settlements

• Plundering and raiding

According to Gildas, what was the role of the war leader who fought against the barbarians?

• He was a diplomat

• He was a religious leader

• He was a war leader

• He was a king

What is the significance of the poem 'Y Gododdin' in relation to King Arthur?

• It describes Arthur's coronation

• It mentions a warrior compared to Arthur

• It provides a detailed biography of Arthur

• It is the first text to name Arthur as a king

What is one reason why the British might have invented the legend of King Arthur?

• To promote tourism in Cornwall

• To feel better about being conquered

• To explain the origins of the English language

• To justify their expansion into Europe

What evidence suggests a 50-year halt in the Germanic settlement in Britain?

• A rise in Christian monasteries

• A decrease in Roman artifacts

• An increase in Celtic inscriptions

• A pause in Saxon pottery usage

What was discovered at Tintagel that suggests a connection to the Arthurian legend?

• A diary of King Arthur

• A map of Camelot

• A complete set of Arthur's armor

• A stone carving with a name similar to Arthur

What was the role of Cadbury Hill in the Arthurian legend?

• It served as a center for organized resistance

• It was a Roman military outpost

• It was the site of Arthur's final battle

• It was the birthplace of Arthur

What was the estimated size of the community at Cadbury Hill?

• 30 to 40 people

• 100 to 200 people

• Over 700 people

• 1,000 to 1,500 people

What was the primary construction material for the structures at Cadbury Hill?

• Stone

• Wood

• Metal

• Brick