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Which work is considered the most famous in Old English literature?
Which work is considered the most famous in Old English literature?
- The Dream of the Rood
- Beowulf (correct)
- Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
- The Canterbury Tales
In which century did the Anglo-Saxon invaders bring a set of Anglo-Frisian dialects to Great Britain?
In which century did the Anglo-Saxon invaders bring a set of Anglo-Frisian dialects to Great Britain?
- Tenth century
- Eighth century
- Twelfth century
- Fifth century (correct)
What language became the standard language of courts, parliament, and polite society following the Norman conquest of England in 1066?
What language became the standard language of courts, parliament, and polite society following the Norman conquest of England in 1066?
- Old English
- French (correct)
- Latin
- Anglo-Saxon
Which countries are included in the regions where English literature is written?
Which countries are included in the regions where English literature is written?
What is the earliest form of English called?
What is the earliest form of English called?
Which work achieved national epic status in England despite being set in Scandinavia?
Which work achieved national epic status in England despite being set in Scandinavia?
During which century did the Norman conquest of England take place?
During which century did the Norman conquest of England take place?
What language became the standard language of courts, parliament, and polite society following the Norman conquest of England in 1066?
What language became the standard language of courts, parliament, and polite society following the Norman conquest of England in 1066?
What is the term for the earliest forms of English brought to Great Britain by Anglo-Saxon invaders in the fifth century?
What is the term for the earliest forms of English brought to Great Britain by Anglo-Saxon invaders in the fifth century?
In which countries is English literature written according to the text?
In which countries is English literature written according to the text?
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