Module 3- Old English Period Flashcards
Old english is also known as?
is the earliest historical form
of the English language dating from
the 5th to the 11th centuries
Anglo Saxon
is the largest
known collection
of Old English
literature still in
existence
Exeter Book
Probably the most famous Old English text is a poem:
Beowulf
What is the origin
of the English language?
kelts and romans
The land mass now called England has
been continuously inhabited since
Paleolithic times. There is also no
knowledge of the languages
But they are certain that they are?
Non-Indo european
The first Indo-European speakers to arrive were
probably the
Celts
Challenges in old english
Vocabulary
is an English monk, a
talented scholar, linguist,
and author. His writings
earned him the title,
“Father of English
History
Venerable Vede
sent a huge army to the
island, and by about A.D. 50, had subjugated most of what is
today England
Emperor Claudious
This is the term used to
describe those
“Romanized” Britons and
their way of life.
Romano-British
Invaded and settled on england
In the 50 years after the Roman administration
ceased, three groups of Germanic-speaking tribes–
JAS
Jutes
Angles
Saxons
Evolution
Angli
Anglisc
Englisc
Together, these dialects are
referred as Old English.
KMWN
Kentish
Mercian
West saxon
Northumbrian
were primarily responsible for the
valuable records of written Old English
Missionaries and monks
is most notable
for promoting learning
and literacy. He also
held the Danes (Vikings)
at bay, fortified towns,
and built the first
English navy
King alfred the great of wessex
