Quiz 5 Flashcards
Why did Alfred the great require that all free young men learn to read English?
He believed wisdom makes you more understanding of God’s will
What was the Danelaw?
A place in the eastern side of England
What named do we use today in France for where danish Vikings settled?
Normandy
In 1066, William of Normandy defeated King Harold to become king of England.
a. What justification did William of Normandy give in his claim to the English throne?
b. What did William decree about the official language of England?
a. He was cousin to Edward the confessor
b. It would be French
T/F: in courtly love, a knight does not fight for his Lord but to win honor in the eyes of his love
True
In which province of France does Eliduc originate?
Brittany
For what purpose to the king of Exeter give the captain prisoners to Eliduc?
For ransom
For how long does the king of Exeter then retain (contract with) Eliduc?
One year
What does Guilliadun say she’ll do if Eliduc doesn’t Love her?
Die of despair
What does Guilliadun send to Eliduc?
A ring and her belt
What does Guilliadun tell Eliduc is the meaning of her gifts?
She loves him and her body is his
Why does the king in Britney ask for Eliduc to return?
To help save his land that is under siege
T/F: meanwhile the passion of feeling between Gilliadun and Eliduc has led to intimacy?
False
what reason does Eliduc give for not taking Gilliadun with him?
He doesn’t want to break his oath to her father
T/F: Eliduc concedes things to the enemy in Brittany to make peace early
True
