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Which event brought England into contact with Latin civilization and made significant additions to the English vocabulary?
Which event resulted in a considerable mixture of the Scandinavian and English peoples and their languages?
During which period was English mainly the language of the lower classes while French was used by the nobles and those associated with them?
Which development greatly changed the English language in both form and vocabulary from what it had been in 1066?
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Which factor contributed to the development of the English language by the expansion of the British Empire, growth of commerce and industry, science, and literature?
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Study Notes
Influences on the English Language
- The Norman Conquest of 1066 brought England into contact with Latin civilization and introduced many Latin words into the English language.
- The Viking invasions resulted in the mixture of the Scandinavian and English peoples and their languages, influencing the development of the English language.
- During the Middle English period (circa 1100-1500), English was mainly spoken by the lower classes, while French was used by the nobles and those associated with them.
- The Norman Conquest of 1066 greatly changed the English language in both form and vocabulary, differing significantly from the English spoken before 1066.
- The expansion of the British Empire, growth of commerce and industry, science, and literature contributed to the development of the English language.
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Test your knowledge of the history of the English language with this quiz by Dr. Ibrahim Dowaidar. Learn about the influences that have shaped the English language over centuries, including political and social events. Gain insights into the evolution of English linguistics and translation studies.
