vocab

Question 1

classical

Answer 1

classical literature refers to the great masterpieces of greek, roman, and other ancient civilisations

Question 2

medieval

Answer 2

literature of Europe during the period between the fall of the roman empire and the beginnings of the renaissance in the 15th century, spanning a period of roughly 1,000 years

Question 3

literature

Answer 3

written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit

Question 4

era

Answer 4

a long distinct period of history

Question 5

period

Answer 5

belonging to or characteristic of a past historical time, especially in style or design

Question 6

canon

Answer 6

the list of works considered to be permanently established as being of the highest quality

Question 7

renaissance

Answer 7

the revival of European art & literature under the influence of classical models in the 14th century

Question 8

reformation

Answer 8

a major movement in western Christianity in the 16th century Europe that posed a religious and political challenge to the Catholic church

Question 9

enlightment

Answer 9

a European intellectual movement of the late 17th and 18th centuries emphasising reason & individualism rather than tradition