U11 L9 Beowulf And Medieval English History Flashcards
1
Q
Beowulf began as () tradition
A
oral
2
Q
Beowulf begins with a description of what?
A
sea burial of Scyld Scefing
3
Q
Beowulf becomes king and reigns for how many years?
A
50
4
Q
What does Beowulf’s epitaph describe him as?
A
kindest, best and courteous ruler
5
Q
The years between the Norman Conquest and 14th century were ()
A
transitional
6
Q
What is the Domesday Book?
A
list of property holders for collecting taxes
7
Q
What type of system is Feudalism and Manorialism?
A
F- political
M- social and economic
8
Q
What did the Normans change and set up in England?
A
- govt
- language
- ruling class
- English church
9
Q
Did the church provide stability and meaning to the common man?
A
yes