Old English Language and Culture Quiz

What marks the beginning of the Old English period?

What were the seven smaller kingdoms during the Old English period?

How can Old English be described linguistically?

What were some of the influences on Old English vocabulary?

What was the impact of the Vikings on the English language?

What are some hints to recognize Scandinavian words in English?

What was the Old Norse word for 'law'?

• æ

• lagu

What significant event began the Middle English period?

• The Norman conquest

• The Great Vowel Shift

What was the impact of the Norman invasion on English vocabulary?

• Introduction of French words

• Loss of Old English words

What did the Normans decide to adopt as their official language?

• French

• English