Anglo-Saxon Literary Period in England

Question 1

What religion took hold under the leadership of European missionaries?

Accepted Answer

Christianity

Question 2

When the Anglo-Saxons first occupied Britain, was it one unified nation?

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No

Question 3

Through the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, King Alfred promoted the use of

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Old English

Question 4

Instead of just associating Great Britain with their monarchy, what else should we remember?

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They created a political system by and for the people

Question 5

Who brought Christianity to Ireland?

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Patrick

Question 6

After the Romans left Britain, what did they leave behind?

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Infrastructure

Question 7

Due to the many independent principalities at first, Anglo-Saxon life was dominated by

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close allegiances between leaders and their followers

Question 8

When did the Vikings invade Britain?

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793 A.D.

Question 9

What did the introduction of Christianity do for England?

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Provided a common faith & system of morality & right conduct, It linked England to Europe.

Question 10

What did the Greek travelers find when they visited what is now Great Britain?

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The Celts

Question 11

What was my jersey number when I played football at PHS?

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9

Question 12

The old Anglo-Saxon religion

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encouraged ethics and bravery

Question 13

What is my 26 pound Maine Coon cat's name?

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Merlin

Question 14

What happened to the whole of Celtic Ireland in 432?

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Everyone was converted to Christianity

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of an epithet?

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The Lord of All Life

Question 16

How did the Christian monasteries help improve Anglo-Saxon society?

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It fostered learning and preserving literature

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of a kenning?

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Sky-winger

Question 18

Who invaded Britain in 449?

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Angles, Saxons, and Jutes

Question 19

Anglo-Saxons believed in animism, which is

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A belief that everything is a spirit.

Question 20

Why are Anglo-Saxon bards honored?

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They preserved heroic deeds in a working history of England

Question 21

When did England become, in a sense, a true nation?

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After Alfred the Great led the AngloSaxons against the Danes

Question 22

Who invaded Britain in 55 B.C.?

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Romans

Question 23

In 1066, who defeated the Anglo-Saxons?

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Normans

Question 24

What is a bard (also referred to as a scop)?

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A storyteller

Question 25

Where did Britain get its name?

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The Brytons

Question 26

Celtic religion had all of the following characteristics except

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worship of ancient Greek Gods of Wisdom

Question 27

Which of the following does Mr. Zeeb like the most?

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Sushi

Question 28

What happened to the Celtics after the Anglo-Saxons occupied Britain?

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They retreated into Wales in the far west of the country.

Question 29

What position did I play when I played football at PHS?

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Linebacker, Long Snapper, Quarterback

Question 30

America today would not be what it is today without what from Britain?

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English Common Law

Question 31

Without Romancontrol, Britain was a country of separate clans. The result was

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weakness due to fragmentation

Question 32

Which of the following four peoples did not invade England during this time period?

Accepted Answer

Greeks

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