The Middle Ages and The Renaissance

Which was the language of power spoken after 1066 in England?

What does the word Renaissance mean?

Which was the language of power spoken in the beginning of the Middle Ages in England?

When did the Renaissance reach England?

The Wife of Bath is one of the 24 stories in The Canterbury Tales. What crime does the knight commit?

What is the name of one of the most famous theatre buildings during the Elizabethan period?

Who is known to be England’s national poet?

What was the audience like, what sort of people went to the theatre?

    During which time did the literary Middle Ages take place in Europe?

Mention two important literary works from the Middle Ages that are considered important for the development of English?

Who is Beowulf?

What was the important religious and political restructuring that was initiated by Henry VIII?

What was the best way of making a living as a writer during the Renaissance?

Mention three important political events that paved the way for a language change in England during the Middle Ages?

What became important during the Renaissance?

Mention three of Shakespeare’s plays.

What does the kenning "bone-house" mean?

What is the overall story of The Canterbury Tales?

Where and when did the Renaissance begin?