Runes, or the runic alphabet, are an ancient writing system, used by the _______ (Celtic, Latin or Germanic) peoples of Northern Europe, Britain and Scandinavia.

The word rune comes from a Proto-Germanic word meaning ‘_____ or ‘m______’

Beowulf is involved in all of the following conflicts EXCEPT a) A struggle with his conscience b) A battle with Grendel in Herot c) A battle with Grendel's mother at the bottom of a lake

Over time, the use of runes began to decrease as _______ (Buddhism, Celtic, Christianity) spread across Europe, bringing with it the Latin alphabet.

The _____ settled in areas of Essex, Sussex , Middlesex, and Wessex.

Beowulf was translated from which language?

Who was Hrothgar? a) a monster b) a king in England c) A celtic warrior d) grendel's mother

Before the battle with the dragon, Beowulf decides to fight with a) hands b) 12 men c) shield and sword d) magic and poison

In _______ (Rome,Germany,Scandinavia), runes were used in various forms throughout the Viking age and after, until as late as the Middle Ages.

The ________, _______, and the ______ were the three main powerful Germanic tribes who invaded Britain in the 5th century

Where does Grendel live? a) in the King's castle b) in the lake c) in a forest near the castle d) in a cave

What made Hrothgar angry? a) The monster stole his treasure b) The monster killed many of his soldiers c) The monster killed his mom