Medieval Period in English Literature

What event marked the end of the Anglo-Saxon rule in England?

• the Norman Conquest in 1066

• the Wars of Roses in 1455

• the Germanic Invasion in 449

• the Roman Invasion in 43

What were the official languages of the Medieval period? Check all that apply.

• Latin

• French

• Engilsh

• Greek

What is the Magna Carta?

• This document was the beginning of constitutional government in England.

• This document was a survey of all the lands and possessions in England.

What is the Domesday Book?

• This document was the beginning of constitutional government in England.

• This document was a survey of all the lands and possessions in England.

What was the most powerful institution in the Medieval period?

• the Crown

• the Catholic Church

Who were the upper-class people in Middle England?

• Serfs and peasants

• Nobles and Clergy

• Chivalry

• Freemen

Who were the lower-class people in Middle England?

• Serfs and peasants

• Nobles and Clergy

• Chivalry

• Freemen

What literature was uttered by a single aristocratic voice, grave, speaking in terms of high communal aspirations?

• Old English literature

• Medieval English literature

What literature was uttered by different voices addressing themselves to different audiences?

• Old English literature

• Medieval English literature

What is Feudalism?