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Anglo-Saxons Beowulf Epic of Gilgamesh The Iliad Potpourri
The Anglo-Saxons may have had a runic alphabet known as the:
Futhark
Who established the first standard language in
England?
King Alfred
What family of languages was brought to England by
the Anglo-Saxons?
West Germanic family
What language did the monks use to understand
the English language?
Latin
Who began establishing standard spelling in English
through the publication of the Bible?
King James
Why must Beowulf battle Grendel with his bare hands?
Grendel had magically made all weapons useless
against him.
How does Beowulf die?
Unaided by most of the warriors, Beowulf is killed as he and Wiglaf fight the
dragon.
In Beowulf’s fight to the death with Grendel’s mother, the piece of his own equipment
that saves his life is…
shield
Why does Beowulf slay Grendel?
To save Hrothgar and the Danes from the monster.
What last thought does Beowulf express as he is
dying?
A desire for respect and pride in his ability to
protect his people.
Who is Gilgamesh?
A legendary Sumerian king and superhuman hero.
Who is Enkidu to Gilgamesh?
Best friend
The Epic of Gilgamesh comes from the ancient area known as
___.
Mesopotamia
Gilgamesh is king of ___.
Uruk
Who is the counterpart to Noah in the Epic of Gilgamesh?
Utnapishtim
Who is credited with writing the Iliad and the Odyssey?
Homer
What body of water separates the Greek peninsula from Asia
Minor?
Aegean Sea
Hector asked Achilles to _____ if he died.
Return his body to his parents.
Who killed Achilles?
Paris
Achilles re-joined the war after:
Patroclus was killed and Hector wore Achilles’ armor.
What are the only two poems attributed to the Anglo-Saxons?
Caedmon’s Hymn and Dream of the Rood
What is the oldest piece of literature written in English?
Beowulf
What is the oldest piece of literature, period?
Epic of Gilgamesh
What is the most important event in Beowulf’s career as leader of
the Geats?
Attack on the dragon.
Who is the ferryman who helps Gilgamesh?
Urshanabi