2. Pages 14-15
• What religion did Pope Gregory I seek to convert the Anglo-Saxons
to?
• What two social values began developing with this religion?
• During this time period, some man and women decided to dedicate
their lives to God. What were these men and women called?
• What did monks emphasize?
• Which monk had a major impact on the first written literature in
England?
3. • Which language did Alfred the Great encourage the widespread use
of in literature?
• What was one way to express religious devotion in the Middle Ages?
• What was the most important destination for English pilgrims?
• Why are the pilgrims journeying to this holy site?
4. Pages 98-99
• Give two reasons for why English is a global language spoken around
the world.
• Before reaching its modern form, what two stages did English pass
through?
• What was the basis for Old English?
• Which type of words form our most basic and functional vocabulary?
• What three languages did well-educated people need to know?
• Which one of these languages did they need to know for matters
dealing with church and education?
