12 Questions
Which part of the island did the Angles settle in?
The eastern part
Which three tribes conquered Britain in the 5th century?
Angles, Saxons, and Jutes
What was the name of the united kingdom that was formed in the 7th century?
England
What is the name of the language spoken by the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes?
Old English
Which two groups of poetry were present in the Anglo-Saxon period?
Heroic and Elegiac
Which native people were driven into the deep mountains of Wales and Scotland by the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes?
Britons
What was the primary form of Anglo-Saxon literature?
Verse in oral form
How was Anglo-Saxon poetry typically passed down?
By word of mouth from generation to generation
What is the oldest surviving epic poem in the English language?
Beowulf
Approximately when was the epic poem Beowulf written down?
10th century or end of 9th century
Who is considered the father of English religious songs?
Caedmon
What was Caedmon's occupation before becoming a poet?
Cattle herder
Explore the salient features of English literature and learn about the three major periods in English literature. Delve into the Anglo-Saxon/Old English period and understand the impact of the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes on British history.
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