In Beowulf, what is the significance of the term wyrd ?

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In Beowulf, what does the representation of Hrothgar suggest about rulers ?

A. Kings often used generous gifts to recruit their followers. B. It was necessary for kings to fight in order to keep their power. C. The ability to attract fellow warriors was a necessary attribute of power. D. All of these answers...

Which of the following statements best characterizes the work of early monks in shaping future medieval church life ?

A. They were extremely charismatic. B. They wanted to move from the basics of Christian faith to a full Christian life. C. They were promoters of the monastic life. D. All of these answers...

What does Chaucer write concerning the devastating effect of the Black Death upon English social, cultural, and economic life in “The Canterbury Tales” ?

A. Priests died in great numbers. B. Rent prices increased because of the market boom. C. The upper classes were burdened by their monopoly of scarce resources. D. Chaucer wrote no direct descriptions....

Who were lay mystics ?

A. people who attempt to found their own religious orders B. people who reject asceticism and contemplation C. people who attempted to contact God without the intervention of an established religious order D. people who were formally tied to religious orders...

Which of the following is an alternative name for the Middle Ages ?

A. Age of Enlightenment B. Age of Reason C. Platonic Period D. Dark Ages...