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Beowulf and runes

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  • Runes, or the runic alphabet, are an ancient writing system, used by the _______ (Celtic, Latin or Germanic) peoples of Northern Europe, Britain and Scandinavia.
    Germanic
  • The word rune comes from a Proto-Germanic word meaning ‘_____ or ‘m______’
    secret or mystery
  • The _____ settled in areas of Essex, Sussex , Middlesex, and Wessex.
    Saxons
  • 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
    in a forest near the castle
  • Beowulf was translated from which language?
    Old English
  • Over time, the use of runes began to decrease as _______ (Buddhism, Celtic, Christianity) spread across Europe, bringing with it the Latin alphabet.
    Christianity
  • Who was Hrothgar? a) a monster b) a king in England c) A celtic warrior d) grendel's mother
    a king in England
  • 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
    A struggle with his conscience
  • Before the battle with the dragon, Beowulf decides to fight with a) hands b) 12 men c) shield and sword d) magic and poison
    shield and sword
  • What made Hrothgar angry? a) The monster stole his treasure b) The monster killed many of his soldiers c) The monster killed his mom
    The monster killed many of his soldiers
  • In _______ (Rome,Germany,Scandinavia), runes were used in various forms throughout the Viking age and after, until as late as the Middle Ages.
    In 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
    Angles, Saxons and Jutes