Unit 2- Beowulf

Question 1

Anglo-Saxon

Answer 1

Germanic and Scandinavian tribal people of that became the English’s ancestors. 600 AD- 1066 AD

Question 2

Oral Tradition

Answer 2

Oral tradition, or oral lore, is a form of human communication wherein knowledge, art, ideas and cultural material is received, preserved, and transmitted orally from one generation to another.

Question 3

Epic Poem

Answer 3

A lengthy narrative poem typically about the extraordinary deeds of extraordinary characters who, in dealings with gods or other superhuman forces, gave shape to the mortal universe for their descendants

Question 4

Pagan

Answer 4

Polytheistic (multiple gods) religious practice incorporates beliefs or practices from outside the main world religions (namely Christianity), especially nature worship

Question 5

Heorot

Answer 5

The Dane’s Mead Hall

Question 6

Hrothgar

Answer 6

King of the Danes during first half of Beowulf

Question 7

Grendel

Answer 7

Creature/monster that terrorizes the Danes

Question 8

Wiglaf

Answer 8

Young warrior of the Geats who continues in Beowulf’s place