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What were some of the Celts´contributions for the formation of the English country? 
Quais foram algumas das contribuições dos Celtas para a formação do país inglês? 
 
 
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. 
Os celtas não eram apenas tecnicamente avançados, mas também sabiam como trabalhar com ferro 
e podiam fabricar armas melhores do que as pessoas que usavam o bronze. 
 
 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 ? 
Na formação de qualquer país, cada grupo de pessoas está intrinsecamente associado 
para o desenvolvimento deste país. Por que os celtas foram responsáveis? 
 For driving the old inhabitants into Wales, Scotland and Ireland. 
Por conduzir os antigos habitantes ao País de Gales, Escócia e Irlanda. 
 Beowulf must battle Grendel with his bare hands because ¿ 
Beowulf deve lutar contra Grendel com as próprias mãos, porque ¿ 
 Beowulf wishes to prove his bravery 
 
Beowulf deseja provar sua bravura 
 
 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. 
 
 Which of the sentences below is INCORRECT as far as the Celts are concerned? 
Qual das frases abaixo está INCORRETA no que diz respeito aos celtas? 
 
 The Celts came from Greece in order to establish themselves in a new land where they 
would be free. 
Os celtas vieram da Grécia para se estabelecer em uma nova terra onde seriam livres. 
 
 The Romans invaded England in 43 AD under Emperor Claudius. Were The Celts able to send the 
Romans back to Italy? 
Os romanos invadiram a Inglaterra em 43 dC sob o imperador Cláudio. Os Celtas 
conseguiram enviar os romanos de volta à Itália? 
 
 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. 
Não, eles não eram. Os celtas não podiam igualar a disciplina e o treinamento do 
exército romano. Uma batalha foi travada no rio Medway, terminando na derrota e 
retirada dos Celtas. 
 
 Beowulf says he won¿t use weapons against Grendel because 
Beowulf diz que não vai usar armas contra Grendel porque 
 
 because as a valuable warrior we can defeat the monster unarmed. 
 
 Who were the last Celtic arrivals to England from Europe? 
 
 The Belgic tribes. 
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. 
 
 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. 
A mitologia pode ter diferentes definições. Pode ser considerado como uma narrativa 
alegórica ou como os mitos que lidam com os deuses, semideuses e heróis de um 
grupo particular de pessoas, entre outras definições. 
What was Celtic mythology? 
 
 It was the mythology of Celtic polytheism, the religion of the Iron Age Celts. 
 
 In the history of any country invaders are often found. Who were the first people who 
began to arrive in England around 700 BC? 
 
 The Celts. 
 
 Beowulf slays Grendel in order to ¿ 
 
 save Hrothgar and the Danes from the monster 
 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. 
 
 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 ? 
Na formação de qualquer país, cada grupo de pessoas está intrinsecamente associado 
para o desenvolvimento deste país. Por que os celtas foram responsáveis? 
 
 For driving the old inhabitants into Wales, Scotland and Ireland. 
 
 Who were the last Celtic arrivals to England from Europe? 
 
 The Belgic tribes. 
 
 Beowulf must battle Grendel with his bare hands because ¿ 
 
 Beowulf wishes to prove his bravery 
 
 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 medieval tragedies such as the classic, follow many of Aristotelian precepts. 
However, the work produced during the Middle Ages generally deal with other themes 
and their moral precepts, which are: 
 
 Chivalry and Christianity 
 
 "His plays were conceived to be on the stage, not in a book because he wanted to 
please the audience, which was formed by all kinds of people." To whom does this 
statement refer? 
 
 To the poet Shakespeare 
The Elizabethan reign was a time of: 
 
 prosperity and conquests 
 
 The women's parts in Shakespeare's plays: 
 were played by male actors 
 
 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. 
 
 England has become one of the most powerful countries of the world under the 
regency and reign of one of the most adored members of the Tudors´ dynasty. This 
member of the royal family was responsible for the construction of theaters in 
London in a moment that country was under a turbulent political period. Who was 
that ruler? 
 Elizabeth 
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. 
 
 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 must battle Grendel with his bare hands because ¿ 
 
 Beowulf wishes to prove his bravery 
 
 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. 
 
 Which of the sentences below is INCORRECT as far as the Celts are concerned? 
 
The Celts came from Greece in order to establish themselves in a new land where they 
would be free. 
 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. 
 
 Who were the last Celtic arrivals to England from Europe? 
 
 The Belgic tribes.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. 
 
 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. 
 
 In the history of any country invaders are often found. Who were the first people who 
began to arrive in England around 700 BC? 
 The Celts. 
 
 
 Beowulf slays Grendel in order to ¿ 
 save Hrothgar and the Danes from the monster 
 
 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. 
 
 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. 
 
 Who were the last Celtic arrivals to England from Europe? 
 
 
 The Belgic tribes. 
 
 Beowulf must battle Grendel with his bare hands because ¿ 
 
 Beowulf wishes to prove his bravery 
Beowulf is the oldest surviving epic poem in the English language and the earliest 
piece of vernacular European literature. 
Beowulf é o poema épico sobrevivente mais antigo da língua inglesa e o mais 
antigo da literatura vernacular europeia. 
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. 
 
 For nearly eight centuries, from 700 BC to 100 AD, the Celtic people inhabited the 
regions now known as: 
 
 Spain, France, Germany and England. 
 
 Beowulf¿s bragging of his heroic feats to the watchman is an example of 
 
 The elevated language of epic poetry 
 
 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 
 
 Which is the class hierarchy in the feudal system , from most privileged to least 
privileged? 
 
 Barons, knights, and serfs 
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. 
 
 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. 
 
 The Celtic became the main language group in Europe, before being almost totally 
assimilated into: 
 
 the Roman Empire. 
 
► Geoffrey Chaucer is often referred to as (choose the right option): 
 "the father of English literature." 
 
 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 
 
 Tavern. 
 
 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 
 
 What was one of the contributions of ´The Canterbury Tales´ to English literature? 
 
 To create a new way of building characters. 
 
 
In the Canterbury Tales the fictional inn where the pilgrims meet is 
 
 Tabard. 
 
At the Tabard Inn, a tavern in Southwark, near London, the narrator joins a 
company of 
 
 twenty-nine pilgrims 
 
 In the Canterbury Tales the fictional inn where the pilgrims meet is 
 
 Tabard 
 
 Arthur was the son of ......... 
 
 Uther Pendragon 
 
 In relation to the Celtic legends, Beowulf exemplifies the traits of the perfect 
 hero 
 
How were Mordred and King Arthur related? 
 Father and son 
 
 Which of the following is not an element of the epic genre? 
 
 a selfish coward hero 
 
 What was one of the contributions of ´The Canterbury Tales´ to English literature? 
 To create a new way of building characters. 
 
 In the Canterbury Tales the fictional inn where the pilgrims meet is 
 
 
 Tabard. 
The Monk, Prioress, and Friar were all members of the 
 clerical estate 
 
 Courtly love motifs first appear in The Canterbury Tales with the description of the 
Squire in 
 
 
 the general prologue 
 
 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 
 
 
 
LE MORTE D´ARTHUR is a work about which one is not sure if the king is a real 
character or a legend. However, the character King Arthur may have been the mixture 
of a legend and a real historical character, Lucius Artorius Castus (a former Roman 
military), who led the Britons in several battles against invaders. To what historical 
period would this alleged royal character belong? 
 
 To the second century, when an officer of the Roman cavalry would have led the 
Bretons in several battles. 
 
 When wasWilliam Shakespeare born? 
 
 23 April 1564 
 
 Chaucer shows almost a modern attitude in his 
 All of the above 
 
 Where wasWilliam Shakespeareborn? 
 
 Stratford-on-Avon 
 
 ¿The Canterbury Tales¿ was written in 
 
 middle English 
What is the name of the sword in the stone? 
 
 Excalibur 
 
 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 conquest of Britain by the Normans brought some radical changes in the linguistic aspect, 
rapidly transforming old English. French becomes the language of official documents 
and the elite. However, the language of the church remained Latin. This presence 
brings new influences and other literary characteristics, such as those related to 
Greco-Roman myths and Italian productions. Nevertheless, a literary work that 
stands out at that moment has characteristics that are typical of the medieval 
period, namely: 
I) the literature of the time brought characters marked by the code of the cavalry; I 
I) the leader should be just and good; 
III) the characters were real. Regarding to the literary perspective,choose the 
alternative that contemplates the ONLY TRUE statement. 
 
 alternative I and II are true. 
In which month did the pilgrims march towards the Canterbury? 
 April 
 
 ¿The Canterbury Tales¿ was written in 
 middle English 
 
 When wasWilliam Shakespeare born? 
 
 
 23 April 1564 
 
 Chaucer shows almost a modern attitude in his 
 All of the above 
 
 Where wasWilliam Shakespeareborn? 
 
 Stratford-on-Avon 
 
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 medieval tragedies such as the classic, follow many of Aristotelian precepts. 
However, the work produced during the Middle Ages generally deal with other themes 
and their moral precepts, which are: 
 Chivalry and Christianity 
 
 "His plays were conceived to be on the stage, not in a book because he wanted to 
please the audience, which was formed by all kinds of people." To whom does this 
statement refer? 
 
 To the poet Shakespeare 
 
The Elizabethan reign was a time of: 
 
 prosperity and conquests 
 
 The women's parts in Shakespeare's plays: 
 
 were played by male actors 
 
 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. 
 
 England has become one of the most powerful countries of the world under the 
regency and reign of one of the most adored members of the Tudors´ dynasty. This 
member of the royal family was responsible for the construction of theaters in 
London in a moment that country was under a turbulent political period. Who was 
that ruler? 
 
 
 Elizabeth