A History of the English Language

The period 450 to 1150 is considered as the OLD ENGLISH PERIOD.

• True

• False

Before English, there were 2 languages: ______and ______ spoken in Britain.

• Latin and Greek

• German and Celtic

• Celtic and Latin

• Greek and German

How many dialects of the Old English language are

known?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What foreign factors influenced Old English?

• Celtic, Anglo Saxon, Scandinavian

• Celtic, Latin, Anglo Saxon, Scandinavian

• German, Celtic, Latin, Anglo Saxon

• Scandinavian, German, Celtic, Latin

Which empire's invasion had the strongest influences on Old English?

• Celtic

• Latin

• Anglo- Saxon

• Viking

The runic alphabet was used by the French in the early times.

• true

• false

Which of the following words are borrowed from French?

• Origami, Tsunami, Karaoke

• Yin and yang, Tofu, Dimsum

• Origin, Hotel, Entrepreneur

• Fest, Kindergarten, Rucksack

Latin language could not survive because of_______.

• the upheaval of the Germanic invasions and the Celtic language existence

• the appearance of a more exciting new language

• the limited communication in the community

The language of SWEDES, NORWEGIAN and the DANES is known as_________.

• Latin

• Anglo-Saxon

• Old Norse

• Anglo-Norman Old French

Beowulf is an Old English epic poem in the tradition of Germanic heroic legend.

• True

• False