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What significant change did the Roman Empire bring about in terms of language?

It encouraged the use of multiple languages to promote diversity

It enforced the use of Greek as the official administrative language

It insisted that everyone learn Latin, unifying the empire linguistically (correct)

It adopted local dialects as the primary mode of communication

How did the role of Latin change during the Dark Ages?

The nobility focused on promoting Latin education for the masses

Latin became the universal language across Europe

Common people started speaking more localized versions of the language (correct)

The use of Latin was completely abandoned

What impact did the collapse of the Roman Empire have on Latin?

Latin was replaced by Greek as the dominant language

Latin became the language of the Eastern Empire

People were left with little more than their Latin grammatical training (correct)

Latin was preserved and widely taught across the Western world

Who continued to speak Latin during the Dark Ages?

The priests and other administrators Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary language used by the nobility during the Dark Ages?

Localized versions of Latin Signup and view all the answers

What was the duration of the Dark Ages?

From 476 to 1066 or so Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Latin during the Dark Ages?

It remained the language of education and administration Signup and view all the answers

What are the Romance languages descended from?

Latin Signup and view all the answers

What was a large reason for people in Gaul, Hispania, Italy, and Dacia speaking languages similar to Latin?

Heavy occupation by Roman soldiers Signup and view all the answers

What led to the transition from Latin to 'old' languages in different regions?

Influence of neighboring languages Signup and view all the answers

What changed the scenario for the educated and the use of vernacular languages?

The printing press Signup and view all the answers

Why did Latin continue to be used for publishing scientific books until the 1600s?

Standardization of Latin spelling Signup and view all the answers

What was a result of the lack of a unified spelling system before the printing press?

Vernacular languages looking less refined Signup and view all the answers

What was a reason for the disappearance of Latin from most areas of daily life in Europe?

Rise of vernacular languages Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary factor influencing the daily speech of people in Gaul, Hispania, Italy, and Dacia?