1. By David Adams Leeming, EL 6-17
The Anglo-Saxons
By David Adams Leeming,
EL 6-17

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The United States would not be what it is today without its British legacy—in law, literature, and language. Write in response to one or all of the questions that follow, based on your present knowledge. As we read about this period, look for answers based on our exploration of the period.

3. Think About...
What specifically did America inherit from Britain in terms of our political system, law, and language?
What was the influence of Christianity on Britain?
What was the heroic ideal of Anglo-Saxon Britain?
INDIVIDUAL RESPONSE #1: After putting your heading on your paper, respond to any/all of these questions based on your present knowledge.

4. Getting ready to continue...
TASK 1: Pick up a textbook; turn to page 6;
TASK 2: Under your opening response, on the same paper, make a list of all 13 subheadings on pp. 6-17; DO NOT SKIP LINES!
TASK 3: Silently read the sidebar and Fast Facts boxes on these same pages.

5. The British Legacy The Spirit of the Celts
LENHART READING: EL : 6-7
YouTube: Anglo-Saxon Literature
INDIVIDUAL RESPONSE #2 (Interactive Guide, lines 1-7)
Who were the Celts?
START YOUR ANSWER: The Celts were...

6. The Celtic Heroes and Heroines: A Magical World
LENHART READING: EL : 8 (top)
INDIVIDUAL RESPONSE #3 (Interactive Guide, lines 15-22): According to this essay, what did the writings of Sir Thomas Malory and William Butler Yeats have in common?
The mythology of the Celts influenced the writings of Malory and Yeats.

7. The Celtic Heroes and Heroines: A Magical World (EL 8)
INDIVIDUAL RESPONSE #4 (Interactive Guide, lines 23-28) How are Celtic stories different from the Anglo-Saxon tales that came later?
The Celtic stories are different from the Anglo-Saxon tales that came later.

8. The Romans: The Great Administrators (EL 8-9)
INDIVIDUAL RESPONSE #5: (Interactive Guide, lines 72-83) What did the Romans accomplish in Britain?
During occupation of Britain, positive contributions by the Romans included...

9. INDIVIDUAL RESPONSE #6: (Interactive Guide: Lines 40-46) What caused the Romans to evacuate their troops from Britain? What effect did the evacuation have on the island?
The evacuation of the Romans from Britain was caused by...
The result of the Romans leaving was...

10. The Anglo-Saxons Sweep Ashore (EL 9-10)
INDIVIDUAL RESPONSE #7: (Interactive Guide: Lines 48-57) Who put up resistance when the Anglo-Saxon invaded Britain?
When the Anglo-Saxons invaded Britain, they were resisted by...

11. Unifying Forces: Alfred the Great and Christianity (EL 10—11)
INDIVIDUAL RESPONSE #8: (Interactive Guide, lines 72-83) What effect did the acceptance of Christianity have on Britain?
The acceptance of Christianity had a lasting effect on Britain.

12. Anglo Saxon Life: The Warm Hall, the Cold World (EL 11-13)
INDIVIDUAL RESPONSE #9: (Interactive Guide, lines 86-96) What were the heroic ideals of Anglo-Saxon Britain?
The heroic ideals of Anglo-Saxon Britain were built on a life dominated by war.

13. Anglo-Saxon Religion (EL 14)
INDIVIDUAL RESPONSE #10: (Interactive Guide, lines ) What earthly virtues did the religion of the Anglo-Saxons value?
The religion of the Anglo-Saxons valued...

14. The Bards: Singing of Gods and Heroes (EL 14)
INDIVIDUAL RESPONSE #11: (Interactive Guide, lines ) Who were the bards? How did the Anglo-Saxons regard bards and poetry?
The Anglo-Saxon bards were...

15. Hope in Immortal Verse (EL 15)
INDIVIDUAL RESPONSE #12: (Interactive Guide, lines ) Why were the Anglo-Saxon bards honored?
The Anglo-Saxon bards were honored because...

16. A Light from Ireland (EL 16)
INDIVIDUAL RESPONSE #13 (Interactive Guide, lines ) After 432 A.D., while Europe and England sank into constant warfare, confusion, and ignorance, what caused Ireland to experience a golden age?
After 432, Ireland experienced a golden age because...

17. The Christian Monasteries: The Ink Froze (EL 16-17)
INDIVIDUAL RESPONSE #14 (Interactive Guide, lines ) What element of hope did the poets or bards provide to the Anglo-Saxon people? In the monasteries, as centers of learning in this period, how did the monks assigned to the scriptorium help preserve ancient literature?
The element of hope in the poets and bards was...
The monks helped preserve ancient literature by...

18. The Rise of the English Language (EL 17)
INDIVIDUAL RESPONSE #15 (Interactive Guide, lines ) What are the two effects brought about by King Alfred and his publication of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle?
The publication of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle had two effects that influenced the rise of the English language. First, ...