King Arthur and the Mythical Legend

The video explores the legend of King Arthur, examining whether he was a real historical figure or a mythical construct. It delves into the historical context of post-Roman Britain, the role of Jeffrey of Monmouth in shaping Arthur's myth, and the influence of Norman rulers who used the legend for political purposes. The video also describes the culture of Arthur's court and its lasting impact on literature and modern culture.

What legendary feat is King Arthur most famous for?

• Defeating the Romans

• Pulling Excalibur from the stone

• Finding the Holy Grail

• Building Camelot

In which historical period is the legend of King Arthur set?

• During the Roman Empire

• In the Renaissance

• After the fall of the Roman Empire

• During the Viking Age

Who is credited with writing one of the earliest accounts of King Arthur?

• Thomas Malory

• Geoffrey of Monmouth

• William Shakespeare

• J.R.R. Tolkien

What is the significance of the Round Table in the Arthurian legend?

• It is where Arthur stored his treasures

• It symbolizes equality among knights

• It was a map of Arthur's kingdom

• It was a place for magical rituals

Which culture had a significant influence on the Arthurian legend during the Norman period?

• Roman

• Celtic

• Norman

• Saxon

What was the primary purpose of the Doomsday Book?

• To serve as a religious text

• To list the holdings of the Anglo-Norman realm

• To document the battles of King Arthur

• To record the history of Britain

How did the Normans use the legend of King Arthur politically?

• To justify their conquests

• To entertain the masses

• To establish trade routes

• To promote religious beliefs

Which British monarch named their sword after Excalibur?

• King George III

• Queen Victoria

• Richard the Lionheart

• Henry VIII

What is a common theme in the various adaptations of the Arthurian legend?

• The search for the Fountain of Youth

• The discovery of America

• The quest for the Holy Grail

• The building of the Great Wall

What is the modern perception of King Arthur among researchers?

• A real historical figure

• A mythical hero

• A fictional character from a novel

• A Roman general