OLD ENGLISH PERIOD Flashcards
YEARS (26 cards)
What years are generally considered the Old English period?
Approximately 450 to 1150 AD.
Which epic poem is a significant work from the Old English period?
Beowulf.
True or False: The Old English period is known for its use of Latin as the primary literary language.
False.
Who is the author of the Old English poem ‘The Seafarer’?
The author is unknown.
Fill in the blank: The Old English period began after the arrival of the ______ in Britain.
Anglo-Saxons.
What type of literature became prominent during the Old English period?
Epic poetry and religious texts.
Which Old English work contains a famous line about ‘Grendel’s mother’?
Beowulf.
Who wrote the ‘Anglo-Saxon Chronicle’?
It was compiled by various authors over time.
True or False: The Old English period saw the introduction of French as a dominant literary language.
False.
What is the significance of the year 1066 in the context of the Old English period?
It marks the Norman Conquest, leading to the decline of Old English.
Which Old English poem features a character named Wiglaf?
Beowulf.
Fill in the blank: The Old English period ended with the onset of ______.
Middle English.
Name one characteristic of Old English poetry.
Use of alliteration.
What is ‘The Dream of the Rood’?
An Old English poem that presents a vision of the crucifixion.
Who translated the Old English ‘Ecclesiastical History of the English People’?
Bede.
True or False: The Old English period included the works of Geoffrey Chaucer.
False.
What was a common theme in Old English literature?
Heroism and fate.
Which manuscript is a key source of Old English poetry?
The Exeter Book.
Fill in the blank: The Old English period was characterized by a strong influence from ______ culture.
Christian.
What is the primary language of the texts from the Old English period?
Old English.
Who is known for the ‘Life of St. Cuthbert’?
Bede.
What is ‘Widsith’?
An Old English poem that is one of the earliest examples of Anglo-Saxon poetry.
True or False: The Old English period is known for its extensive use of rhyme.
False.
What role did monasteries play during the Old English period?
They were centers of learning and manuscript production.
