English (Anglo Saxon and Beowulf ) UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
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English (Anglo Saxon and Beowulf )
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Describe the weather of Great Britain. How might that have played a role in the mood and
behavior of the people living there? - Correct Answer- rainy, foggy, dark. Make you gloomy,
not energized, depressing. Lost ...
English (Anglo Saxon and Beowulf )
UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Describe the weather of Great Britain. How might that have played a role in the mood and
behavior of the people living there? - Correct Answer- rainy, foggy, dark. Make you gloomy,
not energized, depressing. Lost of green land
What kind of political system did the British have? - Correct Answer- Monarchy, but they
took in the people's input (of the people for the people)
Were the Celts warriors or peace-lovers - Correct Answer- warriors
What type of religion did the Celts practice? Describe that religion. - Correct Answer- pagan
religion (not Christian), animism, belief that all things have there own spirit and should be
worshiped. (trees, animals, rivers, etc.)
What is Stonehenge and what was it used for? - Correct Answer- circle of huge stones,
mysteriously set up by ancient people. used for religious life. some says it's a clock because it
reflects the sun and moon.
Describe the Celtic myths. - Correct Answer- fantasy animals (Pegasus, centaur, unicorn,
satori.) passionate love affairs, strong women, magic, adventures.
What did the Romans build in England? - Correct Answer- 73 mile defense wall. to keep
people out to by time. public bath. roads
Which religion did the Romans introduce? - Correct Answer- Christianity.
What does Anglo-Saxon mean - Correct Answer- 2 tribes (angles and Saxons) joined together
and invaded England (angleland = England)
, What was the position of women in this society? - Correct Answer- if they get married they
get to keep property. en charge, strong, could own property.
What are the four key values of the Anglo-Saxon religion? - Correct Answer- bravery, loyalty,
generosity, friendship
What is a scop and why are the important? - Correct Answer- poet/story teller & recite
poems, legends, and epics. in the village meadhall. as important as the wariors. entertainment
and education. gave people hope and example to follow
What publication did King Alfred institute and why was that important? - Correct Answer-
anglo-saxon chronicles, written in old english. It was important because it gave the English
language respect and importance.
What is a meadhall? - Correct Answer- center of a village, community hall, owned/built/run
by the king of that village. used for feats/parties/scops would use it to resit.
What was most Anglo-Saxon literature life? - Correct Answer- lots of battles, sorrow, gloom,
bloodshed. no hope of an after life in their literature.
describe a typical day in the Anglo-Saxons life? - Correct Answer- fighting, danger, and
battles. created bowls and plates. farmed, prepared food, work to improve and protect their
homes, collect, and spin wool to make clothes.
Describe the warfare the Anglo-Saxons engaged in? - Correct Answer- swords, shields, axe,
all hand made. defense walls. horse back. led into battle by their king.
What is an epic? - Correct Answer- a long poem telling the tale of heros and legendary
figures and there achievements.
Beowulf is an ______, a long narrative poem that celebrates a _____ deeds. - Correct
Answer- epic poem, hero's
It is written in the Anglo-Saxon language ______ - Correct Answer- old english
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