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- 1. Multiple Choice
What happened circa 750?
the surviving version of Beowulf is recorded by monks
The surviving version of Beowulf is likely composed
The British Christian Church unites with the Roman Catholic Church
The Anglo-Saxon invasion of Britain begins
- 2. Multiple Choice
When did Alfred the Great become King of Wessex?
875
664
871
886
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which event took place in 892?
Anglo-Saxon verse is collected in the Exeter Book
Alfred wins important victory over Danes; Danes accept Christianity.
Block printing is developed in China and Korea
Authors begin compiling data for the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a year by year diary of important world events.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Around what year did Modern English develop from Middle English?
Circa 1430
1215
1295
Circa 1300
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which event took place in 886?
Alfred wins important victory over Danes; Danes accept Christianity
The Anglo-Saxon invasion of britain begins
Block printing is developed in China and Korea
Alfred the the Great becomes king of Wessex.
- 6. Multiple Choice
What happened is the 600s?
Charlemagne, who unites much of Europe, is crowned emperor of the Holy Roman Empire
Block printing is developed in China and Korea
Christian missionaries land in Kent; Christianity begins to spread among Anglo-Saxon
WIlliam Caxton established first printing press in Britain; prints first dated book in English language
- 7. Multiple Choice
When was Charlemagne, who united much of Europe, is crowned emperor of the Holy Roman Empire?
800
871
1295
1455
- 8. Multiple Choice
What took place in 449?
Canute, a Dane, becomes king of England
Chaucer begins The Canterbury Tales
The Anglo-Saxon invasion of Britain Begins
King John signs the Magna Carta
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which of the following events took place in 597?
Anglo-Saxon verse is collected in the Exeter Book
In Germany, the Gutenberg Bible is produced on a printing press
A model Parliament is assembled under Edward I
Christian missionaries land in Kent; Christianity begins to spread among Anglo-Saxons
- 10. Multiple Choice
What year did the British Christian Church unite with the Roman Catholic Church?
664
800
600
892
- 11. Multiple Choice
When was Anglo-Saxon verse collected in the Exeter Book?
800
886
975
750
- 12. Multiple Choice
When did the Bubonic plague reach Europe, where it killed millions?
1066
Circa 1000
1430
1347
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which of the following happened in 1016?
Canute, a Dane, becomes king of England
Henry II declares himself lord of Ireland, beginning centuries of English-Irish conflict
The Hundred Years' War with France begins
The first of centuries of "holy wars" called Crusades begins
- 14. Multiple Choice
When did Chaucer begin The Canterbury Tales?
1295
1095
1387
1476
- 15. Multiple Choice
When was the surviving version of Beowulf recorded by monks?
1000
975
597
600s
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which of the following events took place in 1455?
In Germany, the Gutenburg Bible is produced on a printing press
Bubonic plague reaches Europe, killing millions
King John signs the Magna Carta
In what will become known as the Norman Conquest, WIlliam the conqueror defeats Harold and becomes king of England
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which event took place in 1171?
The surviving version of Beowolf is likely composed.
Charlemagne, who unites much of Europe, is crowned emperor of the Holy Roman Empire
A model Parliament is assembled under Edward I
Henry II declares himself lord of Ireland, beginning centuries of English-Irish conflict
- 18. Multiple Choice
What happened in 1476?
The first of centuries of "holy wars" called Crusades begins
Modern English develops from Middle English
William Caxton establishes first printing press in Britain; prints first dated book in the English language
Block printing is developed in China and Korea
- 19. Multiple Choice
In which of the following years did King John sign the Magna Carta?
1430
1215
1066
1095
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which event took place in the year 1095?
A model Parliament is assembled under Edward I
Canute, a Dane, becomes king of England
Chaucer begins The Canterbury Tales
The first of centuries of "holy wars" called Crusades begins
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which of the following took place in 1066?
In what will become known as the Norman Conquest, William the Conqueror defeats Harold and becomes king of England
The bubonic plague reaches Europe, killing millions
William Caxton establishes first printing press in Britain: prints first dated book in the English language
Alfred the Great becomes King of Wessex
- 22. Multiple Choice
When was a model Parliament assembled under Edward I?
1387
1295
1000
1455
- 23. Multiple Choice
When did the Hundred Years' War with France begin?
1476
1430
1215
1337
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