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Which language was mainly spoken by the inhabitants of Britain before the Anglo-Saxon invasion?
Which language was mainly spoken by the inhabitants of Britain before the Anglo-Saxon invasion?
- English
- Celtic languages (correct)
- Old Norse
- Latin
When did Wales become annexed by the Kingdom of England?
When did Wales become annexed by the Kingdom of England?
- 1536 (correct)
- 1707
- 1542
- 1801
When did the Kingdom of Great Britain come into existence?
When did the Kingdom of Great Britain come into existence?
- 1801
- 450
- 1536
- 1707 (correct)
When did the Kingdom of Great Britain merge with the Kingdom of Ireland to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland?
When did the Kingdom of Great Britain merge with the Kingdom of Ireland to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland?
Which languages continued to be spoken widely in Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, and Ireland until fairly recent times?
Which languages continued to be spoken widely in Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, and Ireland until fairly recent times?
What led to the partition of the island of Ireland in 1921?
What led to the partition of the island of Ireland in 1921?
When did the use of English spread through the world as a result of Britain's colonial power?
When did the use of English spread through the world as a result of Britain's colonial power?
Which of the following languages is NOT included in the discussion of British literature in this article?
Which of the following languages is NOT included in the discussion of British literature in this article?
Which language is the main focus of the article 'Literature in the other languages of Britain'?
Which language is the main focus of the article 'Literature in the other languages of Britain'?
During which period did Ireland become politically part of the United Kingdom?
During which period did Ireland become politically part of the United Kingdom?
Who wrote the article 'Literature in the other languages of Britain'?
Who wrote the article 'Literature in the other languages of Britain'?
Which of the following languages is NOT mentioned as a separate article on various literatures?
Which of the following languages is NOT mentioned as a separate article on various literatures?
Which language is discussed in relation to the early development of the English language and literature?
Which language is discussed in relation to the early development of the English language and literature?
What has played an important part in the development of literature in England and Scotland?
What has played an important part in the development of literature in England and Scotland?
Which work is considered the most famous in Old English literature?
Which work is considered the most famous in Old English literature?
Who is the earliest known English poet?
Who is the earliest known English poet?
Which work deals with the real Battle of Maldon and the Anglo-Saxons' failure to prevent a Viking invasion?
Which work deals with the real Battle of Maldon and the Anglo-Saxons' failure to prevent a Viking invasion?
Which work is the translation of Boethius' Consolation of Philosophy by King Alfred?
Which work is the translation of Boethius' Consolation of Philosophy by King Alfred?
Who is the earliest known poet from Jersey?
Who is the earliest known poet from Jersey?
What is the name of the chronicle written by Geoffrey of Monmouth?
What is the name of the chronicle written by Geoffrey of Monmouth?
What is the first English-language work to use the legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table?
What is the first English-language work to use the legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table?
Who is considered the Father of English literature?
Who is considered the Father of English literature?
Which work is considered one of the early great works of English literature during the Middle Ages?
Which work is considered one of the early great works of English literature during the Middle Ages?
Which book helped to establish English as a literary language during the Middle English period?
Which book helped to establish English as a literary language during the Middle English period?
Which Arthurian story highlights the importance of honour and chivalry?
Which Arthurian story highlights the importance of honour and chivalry?
Who was the first poet to have been buried in Poet's Corner in Westminster Abbey?
Who was the first poet to have been buried in Poet's Corner in Westminster Abbey?
Which work is a collection of stories written in Middle English and presented as part of a story-telling contest?
Which work is a collection of stories written in Middle English and presented as part of a story-telling contest?
Who is remembered primarily for three major works, including Mirroir de l'Omme and Confessio Amantis?
Who is remembered primarily for three major works, including Mirroir de l'Omme and Confessio Amantis?
Which book is a Middle English allegorical narrative poem written by William Langland?
Which book is a Middle English allegorical narrative poem written by William Langland?
Which book is a popular and influential compilation of some French and English Arthurian romances?
Which book is a popular and influential compilation of some French and English Arthurian romances?
