Old English Literature Quiz

A 14th-century English author, known for "The Canterbury Tales" and other works.

A collection of stories told by pilgrims traveling to Canterbury Cathedral.

Author of Piers Plowman, a major example of Middle English alliterative verse.

A major Middle English alliterative poem by William Langland, with religious themes.

Medieval plays, primarily depicting stories about saints.

Medieval plays showcasing scenes from the Bible, especially the life of Christ and the Old Testament.

Drama's roots are in religious contexts, often teaching morals and religious beliefs.

A period of English literature roughly spanning 1150-1500, showcasing significant works including Canterbury Tales from Geoffrey Chaucer, and Piers Plowman. This incorporates development in drama.

Early form of English, roughly from AD 600 to 1100. Characterized by pagan and religious poems.

Famous epic poem, telling the story of a brave warrior. Travels to help another king and ends up being a king himself.

Important author from Middle English. Best known for The Canterbury Tales, a collection of stories by pilgrims.

Period after Old English and before Modern English, c. 1100 – 1500. Chaucer dominated this period.

Collection of stories told by pilgrims on a journey to Canterbury, written by Geoffrey Chaucer.

Author of Piers Plowman, an allegorical work with complex religious themes.

Important figure in Old English prose. Influenced style through translations, one example is Bede's Ecclesiastical History.

Prominent poet during the Old English period, known for religious poems (e.g. Juliana, The Fates of the Apostles).