The Anglo-Saxon and Medieval Periods 449–1485Versión en línea The Anglo-Saxon and Medieval Periods of English literature por María Eugenia Hidalgo 1 Germanic tribes that invaded Britain around a.d. 449 and whose culture became the basis for English culture: a the Britons b the Anglo-Saxons c the Celts d the Vikings 2 The Germanic dialects of the Anglo-Saxons evolved over time into a distinct language that is now known as: a Latin b Old English c Old Norse d Middle English 3 Definition of Anglo-Saxon epic poems: a They were lengthy narrative poems that praised the deeds of heroic warriors. To the Anglo-Saxons, these poems were far more than simple entertainment: they instilled cultural pride and taught how a hero should behave. b They reflected everyday reality. Some of these poems mourned loss and death in the mood of grim fatalism typical of early Anglo-Saxon times; others, written after the advent of Christianity, expressed religious faith or offered moral instruction. 4 Famous Anglo-Saxon epic poem that relates the tale of a heroic warrior who battles monsters and dragons to protect the people: a The Seafarer b Beowulf c The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle d The Exeter Book 5 It ended the Anglo-Saxon dominance in England. a The spread of Christianity b The Roman Conquest c The Viking Invasions d The Norman Conquest 6 It was a code of honor intended to govern knightly behavior. a Feudalism b Magna Carta c Chivalry d Courtly love 7 He is known as “the father of English literature" and considered the most famous writer of medieval times. a the Venerable Bede b Geoffrey Chaucer c William Langland 8 The Canterbury Tales is written in this language: a Latin b Norman French c Old English d Middle English 9 Stories of adventure, chivalry, and heroism; they represented the ideals of the Middle Ages: a Medieval romances b Medieval ballads 10 Example of medieval romance: a The Canterbury Tales b Sir Gawain and the Green Knight c Piers Plowman
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