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Introduction to The Anglo-Saxons and The Medieval PeriodName ______The Anglo-Saxons, pages 20-271. The opening paragraph concludes with, “And no wonder.” What does the writermean by this?2. In what ways did the Roman conquest of Britain benefit Britons?3. In what ways does the influence of the Anglo-Saxons persist to this day?4. What caused William to invade England?5. What were the effects of the Norman Conquest?6. What important role did monasteries play?7. Why would Christianity appeal to the early Anglo-Saxons?8. Under what circumstances were epic poems presented?9. The essay writer explains that “these epic poems were far more than simple entertainment” to the Anglo-Saxons. What does the writer mean by this statement?10. What was Anglo-Saxon lyric poetry like?11. Why might the works of such writers as Margery Kempe and Margaret Paston be of interest to modern readers?Medieval Ages, pgs. 28-3512. Summarize the reign of William the Conqueror.13. Summarize each of the following:? how Henry II changed England’s judicial system? what the Magna Carta was and why it was significant14. Describe the significance of each of the following terms:? Hundred Years’ War? Black Death? Wars of the Roses15. Explain the concept of feudalism in your own words.16. What factors would be likely to contribute to conflict between the monarchy and the church?17. It has sometimes been said that in today’s world “chivalry is dead.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement?18. The essay writer notes that Chaucer “demonstrated the potential of English as a literary language.” What does the writer mean?19. In what way did the Black Death contribute to the decline of feudalism?20. What did John Lydgate mean when he wrote that “. . . the well is dry”?21. The essay writer began this section on page 31 by referring to Chaucer as the “Father of English literature.” On the basis of what you have read about Chaucer and his legacy, do you think that is an appropriate description? Why or why not?22. Explain what a medieval romance is and identify two examples. ................
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