English Language Origin and Influence Quiz
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What is the origin of the name of the English language?

  • From the Saxons, an ancient Germanic people
  • From the Celts, an ancient European people
  • From the Angles, an ancient Germanic people (correct)
  • From the Norse, a North Germanic language

    • Which language has more native speakers than English?

  • Arabic
  • Hindi
  • Mandarin Chinese (correct)
  • Spanish

    • How many sovereign states have English as an official language?

  • 59 (correct)
  • 42
  • 51
  • 67

    • Which organization does not have English as a co-official language?

    <p>Organization of American States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of total speakers does English account for in the Germanic language branch?

    <p>70</p> Signup and view all the answers

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