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Literary periods: dates to remember

1066
1564-1616
1798
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Literary periods: dates to remember

1066
1564-1616
1798

Slide 1 - Slide

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

Slide 2 - Mind map

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

Slide 3 - Slide

When was Beowulf written down?
A
around 6th century BC
B
around 6th century AD
C
around 11th century AD

Slide 4 - Quiz

When was 'The Canterbury Tales' written?
A
9th century
B
14th century
C
17th century

Slide 5 - Quiz

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

Slide 6 - Mind map

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.

Slide 7 - Slide

What do Johann Gutenberg and William Caxton have in common?

Slide 8 - Mind map

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

Slide 9 - Slide

Who was Grendel?

Slide 10 - Mind map

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the opening lines of Beowulf?
A
When it took place
B
Who Beowulf was
C
Who Beowulf's father was
D
Why Beowulf was a good king

Slide 11 - Quiz