Year 7
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will learn about Geoffrey Chaucer and consider why his work is still important today.
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5 Questions
Q1.
When was Chaucer alive?
Ancient Rome
The Tudor Period
The Victorian Period
Q2.
Which languages did Chaucer speak?
French, Latin, German
French, Latin, Spanish
German, Latin, Spanish
Q3.
What is a courtier?
An official responsible for looking after tennis courts.
An official who represents their country abroad.
Someone who works for the government.
Q4.
How many English words did Chaucer invent?
1000
200
3000
Q5.
Why is Chaucer still important today?
Because he knew Italian.
Because his father was a wine merchant.
He isn't.