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What was the language of government in England after the Normans conquered it?
What was the language of government in England after the Normans conquered it?
- Early Modern English
- Old English
- Norman French (correct)
- Anglo-Norman
When did the Hundred Years’ War begin and end?
When did the Hundred Years’ War begin and end?
- Began in 1348 and ended in 1350
- Began in 1204 and ended in 1337
- Began in 1066 and ended in 1500
- Began in 1337 and ended in 1453 (correct)
Which event during the Middle English period significantly influenced the development of the English language?
Which event during the Middle English period significantly influenced the development of the English language?
- The Normans conquering England (correct)
- The outbreak of the Black Death
- The beginning of the Hundred Years’ War
- King John losing Normandy to the French
What significant language changes occurred around 1100 during the Middle English period?
What significant language changes occurred around 1100 during the Middle English period?
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What did the term 'middle' in Middle English indicate about the period?
What did the term 'middle' in Middle English indicate about the period?
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Study Notes
Post-Norman Conquest Language
- The language of government in England after the Norman Conquest was French.
The Hundred Years’ War
- The Hundred Years’ War began in 1337 and ended in 1453.
The Black Death
- The event that significantly influenced the development of the English language during the Middle English period was the Black Death.
Middle English Period
- Around 1100, significant language changes occurred, marking the beginning of the Middle English period.
- The term 'middle' in Middle English indicates that it was a transitional phase between Old English and Modern English.
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Learn about the transition from Old English to early Modern English during the Middle English period, including notable grammatical and pronunciation changes.
