Middle English Period Transition

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>Grammatical changes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the term 'middle' in Middle English indicate about the period?

<p>It was a transition between Old English and early Modern English (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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