English Literature Through the Ages Quiz

English Language Development

• French became the standard language of courts, parliament, and polite society after the Norman conquest of England.

Middle English Period

• The period from the 11th to the 15th century is known as Middle English.

Old English Literature

• The epic poem Beowulf is considered the most famous work in Old English literature.

English Literature Regions

• English literature is written in various countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, and many others.

Early Forms of English

• The earliest forms of English are called Anglo-Saxon or Old English.

National Epic

• The epic poem Beowulf achieved national epic status in England despite being set in Scandinavia.

Anglo-Saxon Dialects

• The set of Anglo-Frisian dialects brought to Great Britain by Anglo-Saxon invaders in the fifth century is called Anglo-Saxon.

Post-Norman English

• The English spoken after the Norman conquest, from the 11th to the 15th century, is known as Middle English.