Literature and the Christian Faith, Weeks 1 - 5

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The Biblical text was used in Week 1 to demonstrate how written English progressed through the years.

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What original language base does English have?

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If a text contains a Christ figure/Christian characters or biblical allusions it supports Christianity.

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Written somewhere between the 8th and 11th century, was the first written epic poem in the English language.

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After the Norman invasion of England what languages were used court and government affairs?

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What tragic event happened to help the English language raise back up in society?

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In ( 1236, 1362, 1623 ) the English language recognized as a language that could be used in court affairs.

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In the same year that English was allowed to be spoken in courts, the Chancellor gave an address in English when parliament opened.

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In the 14th Century Church services conducted in , the same language as the Bible was written in.

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When the Bishop of Gloucester surveyed 311 decans, arch decans and priests. How many could recite the 10 commandments?

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In 1380 who translated the Bible into English, publishing it by hand with a team of helpers?

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The Bishop of London ordered a whole print run of William Tyndale's English translation of the Bible and burnt them.

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Which of these was NOT a character in William Langland The Piers Plowman?

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Geoffrey Chaucer was buried in the tower of London.

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In Geoffry Chaucer's A Pardoner's Tale, 3 men went in search of Death. How did they die?

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Which Monarch both burnt English Bibles and allowed multiple English translations of the Bible to be printed in their reign?

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Queen Elizabeth I wrote poetry.

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What was the name of the first formal dispute about whether or not words from 2 particular languages should be included in the English language?

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William Shakespeare added 100 words to the English language.

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Pick the false answer, Walter Rally was...

A 20 question quiz based on lecture content and readings from the Tabor Course Literature and the Christian Faith, S1 2018, Weeks 1 -5. Created by Katherine Wicker

Literature and the Christian Faith, Weeks 1 - 5

Literature and the Christian Faith, Weeks 1 - 5

The Biblical text was used in Week 1 to demonstrate how written English progressed through the years.

What original language base does English have?

If a text contains a Christ figure/Christian characters or biblical allusions it supports Christianity.

Written somewhere between the 8th and 11th century, was the first written epic poem in the English language.

After the Norman invasion of England what languages were used court and government affairs?

What tragic event happened to help the English language raise back up in society?

In 1236 1362 1623( 1236, 1362, 1623 ) the English language recognized as a language that could be used in court affairs.

In the same year that English was allowed to be spoken in courts, the Chancellor gave an address in English when parliament opened.

In the 14th Century Church services conducted in , the same language as the Bible was written in.

When the Bishop of Gloucester surveyed 311 decans, arch decans and priests. How many could recite the 10 commandments?

In 1380 who translated the Bible into English, publishing it by hand with a team of helpers?

The Bishop of London ordered a whole print run of William Tyndale's English translation of the Bible and burnt them.

Which of these was NOT a character in William Langland The Piers Plowman?

Geoffrey Chaucer was buried in the tower of London.

In Geoffry Chaucer's A Pardoner's Tale, 3 men went in search of Death. How did they die?

Which Monarch both burnt English Bibles and allowed multiple English translations of the Bible to be printed in their reign?

Queen Elizabeth I wrote poetry.

What was the name of the first formal dispute about whether or not words from 2 particular languages should be included in the English language?

William Shakespeare added 100 words to the English language.

In ( 1236, 1362, 1623 ) the English language recognized as a language that could be used in court affairs.