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Anglo-Saxons Beowulf Epic of Gilgamesh The Iliad Potpourri

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The Anglo-Saxons may have had a runic alphabet known as the:

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Futhark

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Who established the first standard language in

England?

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King Alfred

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What family of languages was brought to England by

the Anglo-Saxons?

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West Germanic family

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What language did the monks use to understand

the English language?

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Latin

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Who began establishing standard spelling in English

through the publication of the Bible?

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King James

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Why must Beowulf battle Grendel with his bare hands?

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Grendel had magically made all weapons useless

against him.

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How does Beowulf die?

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Unaided by most of the warriors, Beowulf is killed as he and Wiglaf fight the

dragon.

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In Beowulf’s fight to the death with Grendel’s mother, the piece of his own equipment

that saves his life is…

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shield

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Why does Beowulf slay Grendel?

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To save Hrothgar and the Danes from the monster.

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What last thought does Beowulf express as he is

dying?

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A desire for respect and pride in his ability to

protect his people.

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Who is Gilgamesh?

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A legendary Sumerian king and superhuman hero.

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Who is Enkidu to Gilgamesh?

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Best friend

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The Epic of Gilgamesh comes from the ancient area known as

___.

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Mesopotamia

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Gilgamesh is king of ___.

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Uruk

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Who is the counterpart to Noah in the Epic of Gilgamesh?

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Utnapishtim

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Who is credited with writing the Iliad and the Odyssey?

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Homer

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What body of water separates the Greek peninsula from Asia

Minor?

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Aegean Sea

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Hector asked Achilles to _____ if he died.

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Return his body to his parents.

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Who killed Achilles?

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Paris

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Achilles re-joined the war after:

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Patroclus was killed and Hector wore Achilles’ armor.

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What are the only two poems attributed to the Anglo-Saxons?

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Caedmon’s Hymn and Dream of the Rood

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What is the oldest piece of literature written in English?

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Beowulf

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What is the oldest piece of literature, period?

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Epic of Gilgamesh

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What is the most important event in Beowulf’s career as leader of

the Geats?

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Attack on the dragon.

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Who is the ferryman who helps Gilgamesh?

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Urshanabi