38 Questions
Where is Kent geographically located?
In the southeast of England
Who was an outstanding figure in the Carolingian Renaissance?
Alcuin
What was the title of Bede's main work?
The Ecclesiastical History of the English Nation
How many lines of Bede's English writings remain?
Five
What is the title of Simon Schama's description of Bede's writing?
All of the above
Where are Bede's manuscripts scattered throughout?
Throughout Europe, as far as Russia
What is the name of the song composed by Bede on his deathbed?
Death Song
Who mentioned Bede in his writings?
Dante
What was Margaret Thatcher's field of study at Oxford University?
Chemistry
Who did Henry V succeed to the throne after?
Henry IV
What was the French Dauphin's insult to Henry V?
A chest of tennis balls
How many soldiers did Henry V take to France in August 1415?
Maximum 13,000 soldiers
What was the outcome of the battle of Agincourt?
The English army won
What was the estimated ratio of French to English forces at the battle of Agincourt?
5 to 1
What was a key factor in the English victory at the battle of Agincourt?
The archers using longbows
What did Henry V do on the night before the battle of Agincourt?
He wandered in disguise among his troops
What was the king's desire?
To obtain the kingdom
What was the condition for the king to be delivered from eternal torment?
To be obedient to His will
Who did the king consult with regarding the new faith?
His principal friends and counselors
What did Coifi declare to the king?
The old faith has no virtue in it
Who was more diligent in the worship of their gods?
Coifi, the chief priest
Who became the king after George VI?
Queen Elizabeth
What was Queen Victoria's notable achievement during her reign?
Industrialization of Britain
What did the king want to do with his friends and counselors?
To confer about the new faith
What did Paulinus consent to?
The king's council with his wise men
How long did Queen Victoria reign?
63 years
What was Queen Victoria's role in industrialization?
She worked for 'the firm'
What was the king's intention after conferring with his friends and counselors?
To be cleansed in Christ with his friends
What was Albert's contribution to Queen Victoria's reign?
He supported the development of educational museums
What was Queen Victoria's relationship with the middle class and urban underworld?
She illustrated duties and morals to them
What is a major theme in the play Henry V?
The unification of the peoples of Britain
What is notable about Henry V's speech in the play?
It is one of the most iconic speeches in the English language
What is true about the character of Fluellen in Henry V?
He is a character from Wales
What event led to the unification of the crowns in 1603?
The death of Queen Elizabeth I
What is a notable aspect of Winston Churchill's character?
He was known for his impulsive character and partisan swerves
What was the outcome of Winston Churchill's decision to fight Germany and the Ottoman Empire on the southern front in WWI?
A massive loss of troops and eventual defeat
What is notable about Winston Churchill's later years?
He suffered from bipolar disorder and depression
What is Winston Churchill renowned for?
His confrontation of Nazism and appeasement in the 1930s
Study Notes
Geographical Context
- Kent is located in the southeast of England, specifically in present-day Dover and Canterbury.
The Carolingian Renaissance
- Alcuin was an outstanding figure in the Carolingian Renaissance.
Bede and His Works
- Bede was the author of The Ecclesiastical History of the English Nation (Historia Ecclesiatica Gentis Anglorum).
- The title of Bede's work conveys a sense of English national awareness.
- Bede was an important figure in his day, known throughout Europe, and his manuscripts are scattered throughout Europe (as far as Russia).
- Only five lines of Bede's English writings remain, including his "Death Song".
Bede's Writing Style
- According to Simon Schama, Bede is a consummate English storyteller, with artful and imaginative prose.
- Bede's writing can conjure up vivid images of the Saxon kings' timbered halls and the death throes of a great war horse.
Conversion of a King
- A king, after hearing Bede's words, answered that he was willing to receive the faith, but would first confer with his principal friends and counselors.
- The king's chief priest, Coifi, questioned the new doctrine and worship, citing the lack of virtue in their previous religion.
- The king eventually received the faith, and was cleansed in Christ.
British Monarchs
- Henry V (1386-1422) was a young prince of Wales who led a wild, adolescent youth, but eventually became a responsible figure-head.
- Henry V laid territorial claims on parts of France, and despite being outnumbered, won the battle of Agincourt due to archers using longbows and cunning tactics.
- Henry V's speech, the "Crispin Crispian" speech, is one of the most iconic speeches in the English language.
- The play is also about the unification of the peoples of Britain, with the character of Fluellen, from Wales, often depicted with a leek on his helmet.
Queen Victoria
- Queen Victoria (1819-1901) had the longest reign in British history (63 years).
- She reigned during industrialization, making Britain the richest country in the world.
- She illustrated duties and morals, and was assisted by her husband, Albert of Saxe-Cobourg-Gotha.
- She became patron of 150 institutions, including dozens of charities, and supported the armed forces and undertook civic visits to industrial towns.
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