English Poetry until the Seventeenth Century: Anglo-Saxon Poetry

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When did the Romans first invade Britain?

  • In 55-54 B.C. during the age of Julius Caesar (correct)
  • In the sixth century
  • In A.D. 43 under the emperor Claudius
  • In the later part of the fifth century

What happened after the Romans withdrew from Britain in A.D. 410?

  • A long period of civil wars followed (correct)
  • The Anglo-Saxons abandoned their heathen gods and embraced Christianity
  • The heathen Angles and Saxons invaded from Scandinavia
  • The Anglo-Saxons brought great poetry with them to Britain

What type of literature did the Anglo-Saxons bring with them to Britain?

  • Latin literature
  • Native creative writing
  • Great poetry
  • Songs and lays meant to excite warriors for battle (correct)

How were the Anglo-Saxon songs and lays transmitted?

<p>Both b and c (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the Anglo-Saxons' heathen gods?

<p>They abandoned them and embraced Christianity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the passage?

<p>The history of culture and the arts in Britain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Roman Invasion of Britain

  • The Romans invaded Britain in 43 AD.

Anglo-Saxon Arrival

  • The Anglo-Saxons moved into Britain after the Romans withdrew in 410 AD.
  • The Anglo-Saxons brought with them their own traditions and literature.

Anglo-Saxon Literature

  • Anglo-Saxon literature largely consisted of songs and lays, known as “folk-poetry”.
  • These songs and lays were passed down orally through generations.
  • The themes of these songs and lays included heroic deeds, battles, mythology, and history.

Anglo-Saxon Gods

  • Anglo-Saxon beliefs were pagan, with deities such as Woden, Thor, and Tiw.
  • They blended these beliefs with Christianity as they converted to the new faith during the 7th century.

Focus of the Passage

  • The passage focuses on the arrival of the Anglo-Saxons in Britain following the Roman withdrawal and their contributions to Anglo-Saxon literature and culture.

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