Anglo Norman Period

Which of the following works is associated with the Old English period?

What significant event in 1066 had a major impact on English literature?

Which genre is NOT typically associated with the Medieval period?

Which author is known for their contributions to Old English literature?

What was one of the key features of literature during the Medieval period?

What development in language occurred during the Middle English period?

Which of the following is a major legacy of the Medieval period?

What date marks the beginning of the Norman Conquest in England?

Which language became the language of the court during the Anglo-Norman period?

How did the Norman conquest affect the English language?

Which literary form replaced the Anglo-Saxon heroic poetry during the Anglo-Norman period?

Which of the following authors wrote 'History of the Kings of Britain'?

What was the primary role of Latin during the Anglo-Norman period?

When did the Norman Conquest happen?

What characterized the English literature during the Anglo-Norman period compared to the Anglo-Saxon period?

### Anglo Norman Period

Followed the end of Germanic Saxon rule in England.
William the Conqueror of France, won the Battle of Hastings in 1066 CE.
This marked the beginning of Norman rule in England.
English became a trilingual country with Norman French for the court, Latin for clergy, and English for the masses.
French literature replaced Anglo Saxon heroic poetry and alliterative verses.
Courtly romance became popular.
Norman French influenced English language, vocabulary, and spellings.

Key Authors and Works of the Anglo-Norman Period

Geoffrey of Monmouth's "History of the Kings of Britain" (1136)
Wace's "Roman de Brut" (1155)
"The Song of Roland" (11th century)
"The Battle of Hastings" (11th century)
"The Life of Saint Audrey" (12th century)
Laymon’s Brut
Sir Grain and the Green Knight
Cursor Mundi (1320)
The Owl and the Nightingale
Land of Cokaygen

### Medieval Period

Spanning from the 5th to the 15th century.
Divided into Old English (5th-11th centuries) and Middle English (11th-15th centuries).

### Old English

Epic poetry (Beowulf)
Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
Caedmon's Hymn
Christian influences

Middle English

Norman Conquest (1066) introduced French influence.
Emergence of vernacular languages.
Works of: Sir Gwain and the Green Knight, Julian of Norwich (Revelations of Divine Love).

### Key Features of Medieval Literature

Impact of Christianity.
Feudalism and chivalry.
Oral tradition and manuscript culture.
Influence of Latin, French, and Celtic languages.
Development of allegory, symbolism, and mythology.

Major Genres of Medieval Literature

Epic poetry.
Romance.
Allegory.
Mystery plays.
Morality plays.

Notable Works of Medieval Literature

Beowulf.
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
Arthurian legends.

### Key Authors of Medieval Literature

Caedmon.
Bede.
Cynewulf.

### Historical Context of the Medieval Period

Anglo-Saxon England (5th-11th centuries).
Norman Conquest (1066).
Crusades (11th-13th centuries).

Legacy of Medieval Literature

Shaped the English language and literature.
Influenced later literary movements (Renaissance, Romanticism).
Preserved cultural heritage.
Reflected medieval society and values.

Explore the Anglo Norman Period, which began after the Norman Conquest in 1066 CE. This quiz covers the significant cultural shifts, key authors, and influential works that defined this era, highlighting the impact on the English language and literature. Test your knowledge on major texts and their contributions to medieval society!