12th Semester I Exam

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When did the Anglo-Saxon period begin?

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5th century

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What form does Anglo-Saxon literature take?

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Epics

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What type of government did Enlightenment thinkers promote?

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Democracy

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What is the most popular religious writing of the Medieval period?

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The Canterbury Tales

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Which group added over 2,000 words to the English language?

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Vikings

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Define the term 'Anglo-Saxon'.

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A member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England during the early Middle Ages.

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What is an epic?

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A long narrative poem that recounts the adventures of heroic figures.

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What is the significance of 'The Canterbury Tales'?

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It is a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer, reflecting the social and religious life of the time.

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What is the main theme of Enlightenment thought?

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Reason and individualism as opposed to tradition.

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What impact did the Vikings have on the English language?

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They contributed many words, particularly in areas of trade and everyday life.