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Beowulf and runes

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  • 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.
  • Beowulf was translated from which language?
    Old English
  • 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
  • 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
  • Over time, the use of runes began to decrease as _______ (Buddhism, Celtic, Christianity) spread across Europe, bringing with it the Latin alphabet.
    Christianity
  • The word rune comes from a Proto-Germanic word meaning ‘_____ or ‘m______’
    secret or mystery
  • Who was Hrothgar? a) a monster b) a king in England c) A celtic warrior d) grendel's mother
    a king in England
  • 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
  • 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
  • The ________, _______, and the ______ were the three main powerful Germanic tribes who invaded Britain in the 5th century
    Angles, Saxons and Jutes
  • 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
  • The _____ settled in areas of Essex, Sussex , Middlesex, and Wessex.
    Saxons