10 Questions
What is one of the ways Old English can be defined historically?
As a language spoken after the Norman Conquest in 1066
Which branch of languages does Old English genetically belong to?
West Germanic group of languages
Who were the earliest inhabitants of the British Isles that had a language whose linguistic remnants are still known?
Celtic speakers
What did the Celtic speakers bring with them when they migrated to the British Isles?
Indo-European pantheon and iron working skills
Which language became the prestige language of administration, education, and social life in the British Isles?
Latin
What is the origin of the name 'Avon' for three rivers in England?
Celtic
Which Germanic tribe settled in the north of England and established a kingdom around 547 A.D.?
Angles
Which of the following was NOT one of the major dialects that emerged with the development of Old English?
Northumbria
Where were the earliest written records in Old English found?
Northumbria
Who is credited as perhaps the first known poet in the English language?
Caedmon
Learn about the language known as Old English, including its historical context, geographical origins, and genetic relation to other languages. Explore how Old English evolved from the Germanic settlement to the Norman Conquest in 1066.
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