King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
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Follow the links on the site above to find out facts and legend about the legendary King Arthur. As you do so, the
questions below will help you identify the accuracy of your knowledge. By then you should be able to complete the
following poem.
Don’t let it be ___________
That once there was a ___________
For one ___________ moment
That was known as _______________.
Tintagel castle : where the legend begins…
1.
On which geographic spot is Tintagel castle situated?
2. What happened to the castle over the centuries.
3. When do the first settlements date from?
4. What does the name Tintagel refer to?
5. When was the castle actually built?
Now go on the following link and answer the question:
www.time-scapes.co.uk/Arthur%20in%20the%20Southwest/tintagel.html
6. Whose voice can still be heard in the cave according to the legend?
Now, go on this third link and answer the question: www.bartleby.com/182/103.html
7. What creatures were hidden beneath Vortigern’s castle?
Riddle: The fourth missing word of Arthur’s song is the name of his city and kingdom.
Glastonbury : a holy place ?
1.
What legendary place is associated to Glastonbury?
2. In which building is Arthur supposed to have been buried?
3. Why is Glastonbury Abbey said to be the most holy place in Britain?
4. What proof was given of Arthur’s burial in Glastonbury abbey?
5. Who was buried with Arthur?
Now answer this riddle to find the second missing word of Arthur’s song:
Though it can be a pleasant place or area, it can also be a teenager’s problem when on his face…
The Knights of the Round Table.
1.
From which century does Winchester castle date?
2. What is the only part of the castle which still remains today?
3. What can you read on the edge of the Round Table?
4. Why did Arthur decide to seat his knights at a round table?
Now, answer this riddle and find the missing word of the first line of Arthur’s song: It is the preterit of forget.
King Arthur’s death…
1.
What is the name of Arthur’s last battle?
2. Where did it take place?
3. Who was Mordred?
4. What were Mordred’s intentions towards Arthur?
5. In which place was Mordred waiting for Arthur?
6. What name is given to the river nowadays?
7. What happened to Arthur during this battle?
8. Where was he carried off to?
9. Which year is Arthur said to have died?
10. Who did he give his crown to?
11. How related was he to Arthur?
Riddle:
Answer this riddle and find the third mysterious word you lack to understand Arthur’s song: It is a synonym of
“gleaming” and it is also the title of a famous film with Jack Nicholson.