📕 Chapter 3: A Long and Illustrious History
Which TWO cultural achievements are associated with the Anglo-Saxon period?
Correct answers: The creation of the epic poem Beowulf.; The writing of 'A History of the English Church and People' by the Venerable Bede.
✓ The creation of the epic poem Beowulf.
B The discovery of the Sutton Hoo treasure in Scotland.
✓ The writing of 'A History of the English Church and People' by the Venerable Bede.
D The development of advanced printing presses for mass production of books.
💡 Explanation
The epic poem Beowulf was created during the Anglo-Saxon period, and the Venerable Bede wrote 'A History of the English Church and People', an early historical work about Britain.
Key facts to remember
- Bede wrote 'A History of the English Church and People'
- Sutton Hoo treasure found in Suffolk
- Beowulf is an Anglo-Saxon epic poem
Why this is the answer
From the official Life in the UK study material — 3.1.5 Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and Christianity:
The Anglo-Saxon period produced remarkable cultural achievements. The Venerable Bede, a monk from Northumbria, wrote 'A History of the English Church and People', one of the earliest historical works about Britain. The Sutton Hoo treasure, discovered in Suffolk, revealed the wealth and craftsmanship of Anglo-Saxon kings. The period also saw the creation of the epic poem Beowulf.
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