30 Questions
Which language was mainly spoken by the inhabitants of Britain before the Anglo-Saxon invasion?
Celtic languages
When did Wales become annexed by the Kingdom of England?
1536
When did the Kingdom of Great Britain come into existence?
1707
When did the Kingdom of Great Britain merge with the Kingdom of Ireland to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland?
1801
Which languages continued to be spoken widely in Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, and Ireland until fairly recent times?
Celtic languages
What led to the partition of the island of Ireland in 1921?
Irish nationalism
When did the use of English spread through the world as a result of Britain's colonial power?
19th century
Which of the following languages is NOT included in the discussion of British literature in this article?
Welsh
Which language is the main focus of the article 'Literature in the other languages of Britain'?
Welsh
During which period did Ireland become politically part of the United Kingdom?
Between January 1801 and December 1922
Who wrote the article 'Literature in the other languages of Britain'?
An anonymous author
Which of the following languages is NOT mentioned as a separate article on various literatures?
Irish
Which language is discussed in relation to the early development of the English language and literature?
Anglo-Saxon
What has played an important part in the development of literature in England and Scotland?
Irish writers
Which work is considered the most famous in Old English literature?
Beowulf
Who is the earliest known English poet?
Cædmon
Which work deals with the real Battle of Maldon and the Anglo-Saxons' failure to prevent a Viking invasion?
Battle of Maldon
Which work is the translation of Boethius' Consolation of Philosophy by King Alfred?
King Alfred's translation of Boethius' Consolation of Philosophy
Who is the earliest known poet from Jersey?
Wace
What is the name of the chronicle written by Geoffrey of Monmouth?
History of the Kings of Britain
What is the first English-language work to use the legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table?
Layamon's Brut
Who is considered the Father of English literature?
Geoffrey Chaucer
Which work is considered one of the early great works of English literature during the Middle Ages?
Piers Plowman
Which book helped to establish English as a literary language during the Middle English period?
Wycliffe's Bible
Which Arthurian story highlights the importance of honour and chivalry?
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Who was the first poet to have been buried in Poet's Corner in Westminster Abbey?
Geoffrey Chaucer
Which work is a collection of stories written in Middle English and presented as part of a story-telling contest?
The Canterbury Tales
Who is remembered primarily for three major works, including Mirroir de l'Omme and Confessio Amantis?
John Gower
Which book is a Middle English allegorical narrative poem written by William Langland?
Piers Plowman
Which book is a popular and influential compilation of some French and English Arthurian romances?
Le Morte d'Arthur
Test your knowledge of early English literature with this quiz! Explore epic poetry, hagiography, sermons, Bible translations, and more. Discover the oral tradition and the popular epic poem, Beowulf. Challenge yourself with questions on this fascinating period of literary history.
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