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Who was possibly a British resistance leader during the late 5th to early 6th centuries?

  • King Arthur (correct)
  • King Alfred
  • Edwin of Northumbria
  • St Augustine

    • Which king was the first Anglo-Saxon ruler to convert to Christianity?

  • Oswald of Northumbria
  • Cynegisl of West Saxons
  • Edwin of Northumbria
  • Æthelbert of Kent (correct)

    • What significant event took place in 664 that affected Christianity in Britain?

  • Burial at Sutton Hoo
  • Conversion of Penda of Mercia
  • Foundation of the Monastery of Monkwearmouth
  • Establishment of the Synod of Whitby (correct)

    • Which written law is attributed to Æthelbert,king of Kent?

    <p>The first known Old English writing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which historical figure was killed by Penda in 642?

    <p>Oswald of Northumbria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary focus of Thomas Hoccleve's works, such as 'Letter of Cupid'?

    <p>Royal patronage and governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document established the inquisitions for Lollard heresy?

    <p>Instructions for Parish Priests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which literary work is associated with Christine de Pisan?

    <p>Cite des Dames</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of the work 'Dives and Pauper'?

    <p>A prose dialogue on biblical commandments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which work is critical of drama and represents Wycliffite thought?

    <p>A Tretis of Miraclis Pleyinge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the book discussed?

    <p>Literature from the United Kingdom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chapter treats sections ii and iii together, deviating from the standard pattern?

    <p>Chapter 8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of suggestions does the 'Reference' section provide?

    <p>Structured and annotated suggestions for further reading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the different types of emphasis from chapter to chapter?

    <p>To reflect the varying characteristics of each historical period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section in the 'Reference' part is NOT included in all chapters?

    <p>Critical analyses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been aimed for across the chapters in terms of style and structure?

    <p>Standardisation with a sense of distinctiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chapter offers a broad introduction to postcolonial literature in English?

    <p>Chapter 8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the individual variations in how material is organized reflect?

    <p>The historical context of the individual authors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the terms 'Dark Ages' and 'Middle Ages' refer to?

    <p>The period between classical and Renaissance learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best reflects the view of ‘medievals’ about their own time?

    <p>They believed they were more modern compared to the past.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following genres was NOT mentioned as a dominant genre of medieval literature?

    <p>Tragedy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested about the concept of 'literature' in the medieval period?

    <p>It encompassed various forms of writing without clear division.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant change occurred in literature from the medieval period to modern times?

    <p>The meaning of literature changed significantly across eras.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the inhabitants of England after the Germanic tribes immigrated?

    <p>Anglo-Saxons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of medieval writing as discussed in the content?

    <p>It recognized no distinction between literature and history.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what point does the medieval period start in terms of economic structure?

    <p>Germanic tribal economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event is associated with the year 1945 in the document?

    <p>Atomic bomb devastation in Nagasaki</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which notable writer's work was ruled not obscene in 1960 according to the document?

    <p>D.H. Lawrence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Empire Windrush mentioned in the document?

    <p>It brought Caribbean immigrants to England.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following images depicts the partition of Africa?

    <p>Maps showing the partition of Africa in c. 1887 and in 1914</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was the image of authors shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize displayed?

    <p>2012</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event shows a celebration in England following WWII?

    <p>Victory in Europe (VE) Day celebrations, 1945</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What notable publication is mentioned that was adapted from various historical texts?

    <p>The Cambridge Illustrated History of the British Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is depicted in the image referred to as 'Brighton Beach, 1966'?

    <p>A family enjoying a day at the beach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which king was deposed by Swein Forkbeard in 1013-14?

    <p>King Æthelræd</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event occurred in 1066 involving Harold II?

    <p>Battle of Hastings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who composed the 'Sermo Lupi ad Anglos' in 1014?

    <p>Wulfstan, Archbishop of York</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following works was written by Ælfric around 998?

    <p>Latin Grammar in OE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurred shortly after the completion of the Domesday land survey in 1086?

    <p>Oath of Salisbury was enacted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of King Edmund Ironside's battle against Cnut in 1016?

    <p>He was defeated and murdered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two sons of Cnut divided the kingdom between them in 1035-7?

    <p>Harthacnut and Harold Harefoot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was King of Denmark before becoming king of England in 1018?

    <p>Cnut</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Twentieth and Twenty-First Centuries (1939-2015)

    • Images available: Images 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8 are from Getty Images.
    • Themes: Blitz in London, atomic bomb devastation in Nagasaki, the Beatles receiving the MBE, Tony Blair and Margaret Thatcher, VE Day celebrations, authors shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, D.H. Lawrence's Lady Chatterley's Lover, Harold Pinter, Tony Ray-Jones's "Brighton Beach," a woman reading while her baby sleeps, The Empire Windrush, and a poster for the film 1984.
    • Dates: Spanning 1939-2015. Specific dates included are the Nagasaki bombing (1945), the Beatles' MBE award, Blair/Thatcher moment (2005), VE Day (1945), Man Booker Prize (2012), Lady Chatterley's Lover ruling (1960), and Harold Pinter's image (1983).
    • Sources: Images sourced from Getty Images.

    Postcolonial Literature in English

    • Time Period: Focus on British Empire in the 1930s and post-colonial literature.
    • Visual Sources: Includes maps of the British Empire (1930s adaptation), Government House, Calcutta (1805), and maps of the partition of Africa (c. 1887 and 1914), all part of the library's special collection.
    • Sources: Adapted from P.J. Marshall's The Cambridge Illustrated History of the British Empire, and Simon C. Smith's British Imperialism 1750–1970. The British Library for the image of Government Houses, Calcutta, 1805

    Medieval English Literature (500-1500 CE)

    • Key Figures: Includes figures like St. Augustine, King Arthur, Æthelbert, Edwin, Penda, Cynegisl, Oswald, and Cnut all mentioned.
    • Events and Changes: Covers periods from Anglo-Saxon to Norman rule, including Viking invasions and the Norman Conquest. Key historical events like the Battle of Maldon, Battle of Hastings, the Domesday Book, and the first Crusade are referenced.
    • Literature and Genres: Details genres like heroic poetry, romance, saints' lives, and mystery plays, and related them to historical contexts of the different periods. Also covered were works like Cædmon's Hymn, Gesta Herewardi, The Castle of Perseverance, and others.
    • Key Dates: Major chronological points outlined like 597 (St. Augustine's arrival), c. 632 (Penda's reign), 1066 (Norman Conquest), 1086 (Domesday Book), which marked different phases of Medieval England.

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