1 Early Medieval

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 6

Literary periods: dates to remember

1066

1564-1616

1798

'Beowulf' is much older than its written version. Explain.

Answer

It has an oral origin and was written down much later. 

That's why:

-it has so many details 

                  *everyone invented a few more

                  *people already knew the outcome, the way of telling

                    was important

-it contains both pagan and Christian elements

When was Beowulf written down?

1. around 6th century BC
2. around 6th century AD
3. around 11th century AD

When was 'The Canterbury Tales' written?

1. 9th century
2. 14th century
3. 17th century

What life-changing event took place in the Middle Ages in England?

Answer

1066: Invasion of England from Normandy

before 1066: Old English period 

                           (language: Old English or Anglo-Saxon)

after 1066:     Middle English period 

                           (language: French (nobility), English (the people), 

                           Latin (clergy), later it became Middle English.

What do Johann Gutenberg and William Caxton have in common?

Answer

They both invented the printing press, each in their own country.

Who was Grendel?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the opening lines of Beowulf?

1. When it took place
2. Who Beowulf was
3. Who Beowulf's father was
4. Why Beowulf was a good king