A Brief History of the English Language Quiz
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When did the English language really take off?

  • 7th century
  • 5th century (correct)
  • 10th century
  • 3rd century

    • What is the estimated global population influenced by the English language?

  • 1 billion people
  • 4 billion people
  • 2 billion people (correct)
  • 3 billion people

    • Which Germanic tribes invaded Britain during the rise of the English language?

  • Saxons, Lombards, Frisians
  • Angles, Franks, Vandals
  • Franks, Vandals, Lombards
  • Jutes, Saxons, Frisians (correct)

    • What did the invasion of Britain during the 5th century contribute to the English language?

    <p>Influence of Germanic linguistic traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What played a significant part in the history surrounding the rise of the English language?

    <p>Both myths, battles, and legends and everyday workings of social classes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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