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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe Anglo-Saxon period is said to date from55 BC to AD 43AD 1 to 449449 to 10661066 to 1485
- 2. Multiple ChoiceDuring the Anglo-Saxon Period, England was invaded by all of the following EXCEPT theCeltsVikingsJutesSaxons
- 3. Multiple ChoiceMuch of the Anglo-Saxon poetry that has survived isLatin legendsIrish historyRoman, with Christian additionsPagan, with Christian additions
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat group of invaders landed on the islands in 1066?The NormansThe VikingsThe RomansThe Greeks
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe first Archbishop of Canterbury wasThomas a BecketThomas AquinasSaint Augustinethe Venerable Bede
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat is another term for the Anglo-Saxon language?Middle EnglishModern EnglishFrisian EnglishOld English
- 7. Multiple ChoiceTwo-word poetic renamings in Medieval poetry.KenningsJenningsCaesurasAlliteration
- 8. Multiple ChoiceAnglo-Saxon literature survived in the form of _____________.Spoken verseBooksPicturesMagazines
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich is an example of a kenning?The weather was super hot in the desert.Water flowed from the fountain like syrup.With gas prices dropping, I'm going to buy a gas-guzzler.The drinks in the fridge were ice-cold.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: Beowulf is the oldest known English epic poem.TrueFalse
- 11. Multiple ChoiceBeowulf was composed by what ancient culture?Anglo-SaxonCelticGermanicRoman
- 12. Multiple ChoicePoetry of the Anglo-Saxon period was passed down through what means?BooksOral TraditionScrollsTeachers
- 13. Multiple ChoiceAnglo-Saxon culture relied heavily on one's ____________ to the king.admirationcontributionsloyaltypayments
- 14. Multiple ChoiceConsidering this story is based on a pagan culture, it seems odd that there are so many Christian themes. What is an explanation for this?It was written later than originally thought.It's origins are in the Roman empire rather than the Germanic tribes.The scribes who wrote it down were Christian monks who related it to the religion of their time.The scop who passed the tale on changed it to please the king he told it to.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThe Anglo-Saxon period is one mainly characterized by _________________.invasionpeaceunityfamine
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich two religions collided in England during this time period?Islam and ChristianityPaganism and IslamPaganism and CatholicismChristianity and Judaism
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a quality of the epic hero?He does superhuman deeds.He goes on a journey to defeat a monster and prove himself.He does everything for glory and is not afraid to boast of his accomplishments.He will sacrifice his honor for the greater good.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWho were the ancient people of Britain?CeltsRomansAnglo-saxon
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat language do the Anglo- Saxons speak?Old EnglishSpanishRomanian
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat did the Anglo- Saxons call Britain?Britain-landAnglo-landSaxons-land
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhich religion did the Romans believe in?MuslimBuddhismChristianityAll of the Above
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWho was the leader of the Anglo-Saxons?KingCheiftainSailorCouncil of Nobles and Peasants
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