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Anglo-Saxon Review
CP English 4
Across
1. The leader of the Norman Invasion in 1066 was _____.
6. What does Beowulf use to kill Grendel's Mother?
9. This Anglo-Saxon king promoted reading and writing throughout his kingdom, and had Bede's work translated into English.
13. Beowulf's nationality
15. Where do Grendel and his Mother live?
17. Invaded England during Anglo-Saxon Period. Were "defeated" by Alfred by having them settle and join Anglo-Saxon society.
18. The book that records the major achievments of the Anglo-Saxons. Added to each year. Started by King Alfred.
20. A compound word used as a metaphor to describe a person, place, or thing indirectly. Ring-Giver and Heaven's Candle are examples.
23. She is referred to as "the Hell-Dam"
25. Hrothgar's hall
26. The only warrior who isn't a "Battle-dodger"
28. Descended from Cain
32. Killed is own "kith and kin"
33. Language of the Church; The _Ecclesiastical History_ was written in this language
35. Founding king of the Danes
37. An adjective or adjective phrase regularly used to describe a person, place, or thing
38. Legendary king of england
39. The Anglo-Saxon Period ended in 1066 with the Battle of _________
42. A long narrative poem of national importance celebrating a cultural hero.
43. Beowulf's body is burnt on a ________
44. Gives Beowulf a torque
45. Author of _The Ecclesiastical History of the People of England_
47. A metaphorical compound word used to name a person, place, thing, or event indirectly
48. Hrothgar's nationality
49. A pause in a line of poetry
50. The event that marks the end of the Anglo-Saxon period in England is the Battle of ______
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2. Pause in a line of poetry
3. How long is Beowulf's reign as king?
4. "Beowulf, son of Ecgtheow"
5. She is the peace-keeper of the Danish court.
7. Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
8. First lead Roman expeditions to Britain around 54 B.C.
10. _Beowulf_ was originally written in what language?
11. "ring-giver" or "heaven's candle"
12. Beowulf's sword
14. Killed by Grendel's mother
16. Unified his country, defended against a viking attack, and translated the _Ecclesiastical History_.
19. Anglo-Saxon storyteller or poet
21. Sword useless against Grendel's mother
22. "Ring-Giver" or "Shadow-Stalker"
24. Beowulf's Father
27. Desire for fame
29. How many sea monsters did Beowulf slay when in the swimming competition?
30. Wrote the first law code in English
31. Beat Beowulf in swimming contest
34. Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
36. Tries to maintain peace at the banquets
40. King of the Geats when Beowulf leaves to fight Grendel
41. Because of the Christian overtones in _Beowulf_, we are pretty sure a ________ was the one who wrote the poem down
46. The Celtic form of sacred writing