Podcast
Questions and Answers
What defines Old English geographically?
What defines Old English geographically?
When is Old English historically considered to have been spoken until?
When is Old English historically considered to have been spoken until?
What is Old English genetically classified as?
What is Old English genetically classified as?
Which group of people were the earliest inhabitants of the British Isles with linguistic remnants?
Which group of people were the earliest inhabitants of the British Isles with linguistic remnants?
Signup and view all the answers
Which language became the prestige language of administration, education, and social life in England?
Which language became the prestige language of administration, education, and social life in England?
Signup and view all the answers
What was the name of the Germanic tribe that settled in the north of England and became known as Anglians?
What was the name of the Germanic tribe that settled in the north of England and became known as Anglians?
Signup and view all the answers
Which area was the first real center of English speaking, writing, learning, literature, and culture in England?
Which area was the first real center of English speaking, writing, learning, literature, and culture in England?
Signup and view all the answers
Where were the great Bibles and Gospels of early English life produced?
Where were the great Bibles and Gospels of early English life produced?
Signup and view all the answers
Which dialect was known to have both natural and manmade borders in England?
Which dialect was known to have both natural and manmade borders in England?
Signup and view all the answers
Who was perhaps the first known poet in the English language?
Who was perhaps the first known poet in the English language?
Signup and view all the answers
