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What were the two main periods of the Medieval Period in England?

The Old English/Anglo-Saxon Period (450-1066 A.D.) and the Middle English Period (1066-1485 A.D.).

Who led the Roman Invasion of Britain in 55 B.C.?

Julius Caesar.

What was the language and culture influence during the Anglo-Saxon period?

The English language is rooted in the Germanic language and the culture reflected a heroic ideal through oral literature.

What are the three Germanic tribes that invaded Britain?

The Angles, Saxons, and Jutes.

What significant literary work is associated with the Anglo-Saxon period?

Beowulf, known as the first, greatest, and longest of Old English poems.

What was the primary purpose of the minstrels or scops in Anglo-Saxon culture?

To preserve historical accounts, provide artistic expressions of these events, and motivate warriors.

What event began the conversion of the Anglo-Saxons to Christianity?

Saint Augustine's arrival in Kent in 597 A.D.

What did Caedmon contribute to Old English literature?

He was the first Christian poet inspired through a dream to turn Bible stories into verse.

What is the term for the Old English poetic device that involves the repetition of initial consonants?

Alliteration.

What was the primary characteristic of Old English poetry?

It was marked by a strong oral tradition and the use of alliteration.

What was one of the societal impacts of King Alfred's reign?

He contributed to English culture and learning by building schools and promoting literacy.

What was the main language of the upper classes after the Norman Conquest in 1066?

Anglo-Norman, a dialect of French.

What literary style replaced epics in Middle English literature?

Romance, characterized by adventures and the chivalric code.

What is the term used for the legend of early British King Arthur and his knights?

Matter of Britain.

Who wrote the Canterbury Tales?

Geoffrey Chaucer.

What does the term 'allegory' refer to in Middle Ages literature?

A narrative that uses symbolic figures and actions to represent abstract ideas and conveys a moral lesson.

What poetic form did Chaucer use in his works?

Rhymed couplets, often written in iambic pentameter.

Define 'ballad' as a literary form in the Middle English period.

A type of narrative poem that tells a simple story, often set to music, dealing with themes such as love, betrayal, or tragic events.

What was a significant element of folk ballads?

They were often anonymous and passed down orally, subject to changes over time.

What are the two categories of ballads mentioned?

Folk ballads and literary ballads, with the former being produced by common people and the latter imitating folk traditions.