Unit 1 Review- 12th grade

Question 1

What is the significance of the Nowell Codex as the manuscript containing "Beowulf"?

Accepted Answer

It contains the only surviving copy of "Beowulf."

Question 2

How were manuscripts like the Nowell Codex preserved and passed down over time?

Accepted Answer

They were copied by hand by scribes.

Question 3

How did Code of the Comitatus affect the relationships between warriors and leaders?

Accepted Answer

It fostered loyalty and mutual responsibility.

Question 4

What is a kenning often used for?

Accepted Answer

To create riddles and describe something indirectly

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a type of kenning?

Accepted Answer

Descriptive kenning

Question 6

Why must you avoid treating your college application essay like a resume?

Accepted Answer

College essays should focus on your personal experiences and reflections.

Question 7

The author’s purpose in the “Fierce Female” article is to…

Accepted Answer

To inform the reader that females played an important role in society

Question 8

Who led the Viking invaders that the Anglo-Saxons fought off to keep control of Britain?

Accepted Answer

Alfred the Great

Question 9

What famous epic poem, blending Christian elements over time, was recorded by the Anglo-Saxons?

Accepted Answer

Beowulf

Question 10

Which deity was the chief god in the Anglo-Saxon pagan belief system?

Accepted Answer

Woden

Question 11

What is a crucial aspect of a successful college application essay?

Accepted Answer

Demonstrating your unique perspective and personality.

Question 12

The Anglo-Saxons were once ____ who believed in ____

Accepted Answer

Pagans / Many gods, lucky charms, and gems

Question 13

How did scops contribute to the preservation of stories and history?

Accepted Answer

By memorizing and reciting tales orally

Question 14

“sat very woful, suffered great sorrow, sighed for his liegemen” is an example of which Anglo-Saxon poetic device?

Accepted Answer

Alliteration

Question 15

Why is using "I" statements in college application essays okay?

Accepted Answer

Colleges expect essays to sound like the applicant.

Question 16

What does the acronym EPIC represent regarding an epic hero?

Accepted Answer

It stands for characteristics of an archetypical epic hero

Question 17

The main idea in the “Dragon Diversity” article is…

Accepted Answer

All cultures have important stories in their civilization timeline

Question 18

“The man-ruler famous, the long-worthy atheling, sat very woful,” is an example of which Anglo-Saxon poetic device?

Accepted Answer

Kenning

Question 19

What is the purpose of kennings in poetry?

Accepted Answer

To create vivid descriptions indirectly

Question 20

Where does the word "kenning" originate from?

Accepted Answer

Viking phrase meaning "to express a thing in terms of another"

Question 21

What is the ultimate goal of the "Return and Reintegration with Society" stage in the hero's cycle?

Accepted Answer

To depict the hero&#x27;s return home with positive changes.

Question 22

What is the primary focus of the "Trials and Victories" stage in the hero's cycle?

Accepted Answer

The hero receives a call to adventure and leaves their normal life.

Question 23

What is the primary purpose of the personal statement in the college application process?

Accepted Answer

To sell yourself/ show your uniqueness.

Question 24

Once Beowulf was finally written down, it was used to …

Accepted Answer

Entertain readers and spread Christian values

Question 25

What is the definition of an epic poem?

Accepted Answer

A long narrative poem

Question 26

What language did the Anglo-Saxons speak?

Accepted Answer

Old English

Question 27

What does the drastic change of names in England reveal about history?

Accepted Answer

The nature of conquering lands and establishing dominance

Question 28

Who were the Anglo-Saxons, and what role did they play in the history of England?

Accepted Answer

A group of tribes from Central Europe who eventually held power in Britain

Question 29

“Grendel struggled:—his grudges he cherished” is mostly an example of which Anglo-Saxon poetic device?

Accepted Answer

Caesura

Question 30

What do kennings often describe?

Accepted Answer

Everyday objects and creatures

Question 31

What was the social structure of Anglo-Saxon society?

Accepted Answer

Kings, lords, warriors, and common people

Question 32

What was a common way to end a blood-feud among Germanic tribes?

Accepted Answer

Paying "wergild" (the man price)

Question 33

Which event marked the end of Anglo-Saxon rule in England?

Accepted Answer

The Norman Invasion in 1066

Question 34

What beverage was popular among the Anglo-Saxons during their celebrations?

Accepted Answer

Mead

Question 35

What key virtues were warriors upheld according to the Code of the Comitatus?

Accepted Answer

Loyalty, bravery, and honor

Question 36

What was the role of women in Anglo-Saxon society when it came to resolving disputes?

Accepted Answer

Known as "cup-bearers" & "peace-weavers" to end feuds through marriage

Question 37

What was the result of the Anglo-Saxon invasion of the native Celts?

Accepted Answer

They adopted Christianity.

Question 38

What did Anglo-Saxon kings need to do to earn respect from their warriors?

Accepted Answer

Share their spoils with their warriors as "ring-givers"

Question 39

What lasting impact did the Anglo-Saxons have on England's history?

Accepted Answer

Unifying the kingdoms and leaving a legacy of trade and alliances

Question 40

What are college essays often asking students to demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

Their ability to think critically and reflect on personal growth.

Question 41

What was the origin of the name "Angle-Land" (England)?

Accepted Answer

Germanic tribes

Question 42

Why is oral storytelling beneficial?

Accepted Answer

It helps preserve culture.

Question 43

What is the main difference between a high school essay and a college application essay?

Accepted Answer

College application essays show who you are

Question 44

How were social classes organized among the Anglo-Saxons?

Accepted Answer

By preserving pure male bloodlines

Question 45

What historical period is commonly referred to as the "Dark Ages" in England?

Accepted Answer

The period following Roman rule when the Anglo-Saxons ruled

Question 46

What were some of the cultural practices and beliefs of the Anglo-Saxons?

Accepted Answer

Loyalty, bravery, and honorLoyalty, bravery, and honor

Unit 1 Review- 12th grade

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Unit 1 Review- 12th grade

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