1. When was Old English spoken?
Old English or Anglo-Saxon is an early form of the English language that was spoken and written in England and south eastern Scotland between the mid-5th century and the mid 12th century.
2. Name 4 language groups which influenced the development of Old English.
The 4 language groups are Germanic, Latin, Norse and Celtic language groups.
3. In the Phonology section, name 5 phonetical differences between Old English & Modern English.
Example: senġan "to singe" is [sendʒɑn] < /senjɑn/ < *sangjan
and bryċġ "bridge" is [bryddʒ] < /bryjj/ < *bruggjō < *bruɣjō
Example: hring "ring" is [hriŋɡ]; [ŋ] did not occur alone word-finally in Old English as it does in Modern English.
4. Are there any similarites between Old English and Modern English? Name them.
Syntax(word order), The way to ask questions(similar way of writing) some phonologycal sounds and morphemes.
5. In the Orthography section, enlarge the picture of the runic alphabet. How many letters (runes) are there in this alphabet?
They are 34 letters (runes)
6. Which epic poem was originally written in Old English?
Some of the most important surviving works of Old English literature are Beowulf, an epic poem.
7. In the See Also section, click on: Beowulf. Appoximately when was Beowulf written?
It was written between the 8th and the early 11th century.
8. Even though Beowulf was written in England, the story takes place in which countries?
This story takes place in Denmark and Sweden.
9. In the poem, which 3 antagonists does Beowulf battle or fight against?
Beowulf fights against Grendel, Grendel´s mother and an unnamed dragon.
10. What happens to Beowulf at the end of the story?
He is fatally wounded and then he is buried in a tumulus by the sea.
11. Who was the author of Beowulf?
It is an unknown author.
12. What were the titles and the dates of the two film versions of Beowulf?
1999 Beowulf film.
2005 Beowulf and Grendel film
2007 Beowulf film.
