Questions English literature I

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In the formation of any country, each group of people is intrinsically associated for the development of this country. What were the Celts responsible for ? For driving the old inhabitants into Wales, Scotland and Ireland.
Beowulf slays Grendel in order to ¿ save Hrothgar and the Danes from the monster
What can we say about the Celts? The Celts were organized into different tribes, and tribal chiefs were chosen from each family or tribe, sometimes as the result of fighting matches between individuals, and sometimes by election.
Beowulf must battle Grendel with his bare hands because ¿ Beowulf wishes to prove his bravery
The Celts had a very profound and positive attitude in the formation of the English country. Which of the following statements IS NOT applicable to the Celts? The Celts wrote Beowulf.
The British Isles have always attracted the attention of a whole lot of different people from different countries.
 Who invaded England again in 43 AD under Emperor Claudius? The Romans.
The Romans invaded England in 43 AD under Emperor Claudius. Were The Celts able to send the Romans back to Italy? No, they weren't. The Celts could not match the discipline and training of the Roman army. A battle was fought on the River Medway, ending in Celtic defeat and withdrawal
Beowulf says he won¿t use weapons against Grendel because because as a valuable warrior we can defeat the monster unarmed.
When Beowulf requests that he alone ¿May purge all evil from this hall,¿ what does he mean by purge? overcome and conquer
The English language history is divided into three periods: Old English, Middle English and Modern English. The second half of the fifth century, when the Germanic invasions occurred, marks the beginning of the period known as: Old English
The Celtic became the main language group in Europe, before being almost totally assimilated into: the Roman Empire
Beowulf is the oldest surviving epic poem in the English language and the earliest piece of vernacular European literature. (about.com)
What was peculiar about the story of Beowulf? By the time the story of Beowulf was composed by an unknown Anglo-Saxon poet around 700 A.D., much of its material had been in circulation in oral narrative for many years.
During the Anglo-Saxon period, how were the poems written down? As ordinary people did not know how to read and write during the Anglo-Saxon period, anyone who 'created' a poem would ask the monks , in the monasteries, to write them down for them, since the monks, as religious people, were the only ones who could read and write at that time.
Beowulf¿s bragging of his heroic feats to the watchman is an example of The elevated language of epic poetry
The Anglo-Saxon period witnessed the birth of the English people, the establishment of Christianity, and the development of the English language, besides a long list of artistic and cultural achievements, among them we can find the poem ´Beowulf´.
When was the poem composed? Around 700 A.D.
The Anglo-Saxon Period is known as having been one of the most important in Western history. The social traditions of that period of time may sound a little bit different from the ones we find nowadays.
What was the Mead-Hall in the Anglo-Saxon world? It was a place where his warriors can gather to drink, receive gifts from their lord, and listen to stories sung by the scops.
Why does Beowulf ask permission to try to kill Grendel? Because, as a hero in his own country, he knew it was the custom in the Anglo-Saxon World to try to save the ones in danger
Which relevant experience did the Anglo-Saxon and Scandinavian invaders go through at the end of the sixth century? Originally pagan warriors, the Anglo-Saxon and Scandinavian invaders experienced a large-scale conversion to Christianity at the end of the sixth century.
Beowulf kills Grendel and his mother
For nearly eight centuries, from 700 BC to 100 AD, the Celtic people inhabited the regions now known as: Spain, France, Germany and England.
What does this line from Beowulf mean? ¿the monster¿s thoughts were as quick as his greed or his claws¿ He has intelligence
From which fact can the reader infer that the character Beowulf is honorable? Beowulf offers himself to fight Grendel asking for nothing in return.
For many students of the medieval era, social history is the most fascinating area of study. Understanding what people wore and ate, what their dwellings were like, how they made a living or entertained themselves, the artwork they produced and the literature they wrote, their technological development and what they believed in all bring the scholar closer to the Middle Ages. (About.com)
However we should also have in mind that they also had their fears. Throughout the poem Beowulf, how is this fear evident? Throughout Beowulf the constant fear of invasion that plagued Scandinavian society is evident.
Hrunting is Beowulf sword
When do most scholar¿s believe ¿Beowulf was written approximately 11th century 
Why does Beowulf ask permission to try to kill Grendel? Because, as a hero in his own country, he knew it was the custom in the Anglo-Saxon World to try to save the ones in danger
At the Tabard Inn, a tavern in Southwark, near London, the narrator joins a company of twenty-nine pilgrims
How does Beowulf die He is defeated by the dragon
Beowulf was written in Old English
Which of the following is not an element of the epic genre? a selfish coward hero
In Beowulf, Grendel¿s arm hanging in the banquet hall of the Danes might be described as ____ for the evil he had done. reparation
In the Canterbury Tales the fictional inn where the pilgrims meet is tabard
In relation to the Celtic legends, Beowulf exemplifies the traits of the perfect hero
Arthur was the son of ....... Uther Pendragon
How were Mordred and King Arthur related? Father and son
What was one of the contributions of ´The Canterbury Tales´ to English literature? To create a new way of building characters.
Mythology may have different definitions. It may be regarded as an allegorical narrative or as the myths dealing with the Gods, demigods and heroes of a particular group of people, among other definitions.
What was Celtic mythology? It was the mythology of Celtic polytheism, the religion of the Iron Age Celts
What were some of the Celts´contributions for the formation of the English country? The Celts were not only technically advanced but also they knew how to work with iron, and could make better weapons than the people who used bronze.
Who were the last Celtic arrivals to England from Europe? The Belgic tribes
When Christianity came to Ireland as soon merged with Druidism that there still existed. The result was a religion more mystical, deeper and more philosophical than Roman Christianity. How this religion was called? Celtic Christianity
What is one of the contributions of Morte D´Arthur, by Tomas Malory, to English literature? As it is a carefully constructed myth of the rise and fall of a powerful kingdom ¿ a legendary kingdom, it attracted the interest of not only many readers at the time it was published but also in our century. 
The Canterbury Tales¿ was written in middle English
In which month did the pilgrims march towards the Canterbury? April
When wasWilliam Shakespeare born? 23 april 1564
Where wasWilliam Shakespeareborn? Stratford-on-Avon
What is the name of the sword in the stone? Excalibur
Chaucer shows almost a modern attitude in his All of the above (humor, themes and motifs, rejection of conventions, realism)
What was the Globe Theatre like? It was an open-air octagonal amphitheater that could seat up to 3,000 spectators. The theatre was three stories high, with a diameter of approximately 100 feet.
The women's parts in Shakespeare's plays: were played by male actors
The Elizabethan reign was a time of: prosperity and conquests
The medieval tragedies such as the classic, follow manyof Aristotelian precepts. However, the work produced during the Middle Ages generally deal with other themes and their moral precepts, which are: Chivalry and Christianity
What influence did Queen Elizabeth I have on the theater? Desiring the promotion of English culture, she provided playwrights with her attendance and financial support.
The philosophical basis for the Renaissance was: Humanism
Shakespeare is the most famous writer in the English language. Even though not much is known about his life, we do know some details about it.
How old was Shakespeare when he got married? He was eighteen
Beowulf is written in Anglo-Saxon language with the use of alliteration. The only existing manuscript of it dates from the eleventh century, but it is believed that the original poem may have been written before. What is the literary characteristic of Beowulf? It is an epic poem
The goal of tragedy is to __________ us. ennoble
The word Renaissance literally means: rebirth