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Match the following events with their impact on the English language:
Roman Christianizing of Britain in 597 = Made significant additions to English vocabulary Scandinavian invasions = Resulted in a mixture of peoples and languages Norman Conquest = Made English the language of lower classes for two centuries Hundred Years’ War = Contributed to the development of English language
Match the following historical developments with their influence on English language:
The rise of an important middle class = Impacted the development of English language The Renaissance = Contributed to the evolution of English language Expansion of the British Empire = Had an effect on English language development Growth of commerce and industry, science and literature = Influenced the development of English language
Match the following periods with their impact on English language transformation:
Roman Christianizing of Britain in 597 to Norman Conquest = Resulted in significant changes in English form and vocabulary Norman Conquest to regain supremacy as the language of all elements = English language greatly changed in form and vocabulary Renaissance to development as a maritime power = Contributed to the transformation of English language Expansion of British Empire to growth of commerce and industry, science and literature = Influenced the evolution of English language
Match the following societal changes with their impact on English language evolution:
Development of England as a maritime power = Contributed to changes in English language Growth of commerce and industry, science and literature = Influenced the evolution of English language Political events affecting national life in England = Had a recognizable effect on the English language The rise of an important middle class = Impacted the development of English language
Match the following elements with their contribution to shaping the English language:
Roman Christianizing of Britain in 597 and Scandinavian invasions = Introduced new vocabulary and linguistic elements Norman Conquest and Hundred Years’ War = Significantly impacted the transformation of English language Expansion of British Empire and growth of commerce/industry, science/literature = Influenced the development and evolution of English language
Match the following linguistic changes with their corresponding historical events:
English becoming the main language for all elements after Norman Conquest = Significant change in form and vocabulary Impact on vocabulary after Roman Christianizing of Britain in 597 = Introduction of Latin influences Effect on linguistic structure due to Scandinavian invasions = Mixture of peoples and languages occurred Development of maritime power influencing linguistic evolution = Changes in English language due to historical events
Explore the influences that have shaped the English language over centuries, including political, social, and cultural events. Learn how historical events like the Roman Christianizing of Britain and Scandinavian invasions have impacted the vocabulary and development of English.
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