¿Por qué el INGLÉS es el idioma global? - CuriosaMente 214

The video explores the evolution of the English language from its Proto-Indo-European roots to its current status as a global lingua franca. It discusses the influences of various cultures, including the Celts, Romans, Vikings, and Normans, on English vocabulary and structure. The video highlights Shakespeare's impact on English, the scientific advancements that expanded its vocabulary, and the language's spread through the British Empire. It also covers Grimm's Law, the development of dialects, and the flexibility of modern English.

What is the term used to describe a language that serves as a common means of communication for speakers of different native languages?

• Dialect

• Lingua Franca

• Pidgin

• Creole

Which tribes contributed to the formation of the English language around 500 BC?

• Celts, Romans, Normans

• Vikings, Saxons, Normans

• Celts, Anglos, Vikings

• Anglos, Saxons, Jutes

What was the impact of the Norman conquest on the English language?

• It led to the addition of many French words to English.

• It introduced Latin as the official language.

• It established German as the dominant language.

• It caused the decline of the Celtic languages.

Who is credited with inventing at least 1700 words in the English language?

• Charles Dickens

• William Shakespeare

• Geoffrey Chaucer

• John Milton

What does Grimm's Law explain about the evolution of languages?

• The creation of new dialects

• The mutation of consonants in Germanic languages

• The development of new alphabets

• The influence of Latin on English

Which of the following countries does not use English as an official language despite its historical ties to the British Empire?

• India

• Bahamas

• Jamaica

• China

What is one of the key advantages of the English language mentioned in the video?

• It uses multiple spelling accents.

• It has a complex grammatical gender system.

• It has a limited vocabulary.

• It is flexible and continuously renewed.