10 Questions
Why do powerful nations' languages acquire importance?
As a result of their political, economic, technological, and military strength
Which factor strengthens the prestige of a language?
The spread of arts and sciences
Why are English, French, German, and Spanish important languages?
Because of the history and influence of their populations in modern times
Why is Greek studied in its classical form?
Because of the great civilization preserved and recorded in its literature
Why is English considered one of the most important languages in the world?
Because of the history and influence of its population in modern times
What was one significant influence on the English language as a result of the Norman Conquest?
The emergence of French as the language of the nobles and upper classes
Which civilization significantly impacted the English vocabulary through contact with England in 597?
Latin civilization
What is one characteristic of a Living Language?
It continues to evolve and adapt to new circumstances
Which event brought England into contact with Latin civilization, leading to significant additions to the English vocabulary?
The Roman arrival in 597
What is one reason behind the development of the English language as stated in the text?
The political and social events affecting the English people
Test your knowledge about the history and development of the English language with questions based on the lectures by Dr. Fouz Ahmad. Explore topics such as the reasons behind the development of English, the difference between dead and living languages, examples of language evolution, and borrowed words in English.
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