5 Questions
What is the most spoken language in the world?
Mandarin Chinese
Where did the speakers of English, called Anglophones, originate?
Early medieval England
Which language is the third-most spoken native language in the world?
English
Where did the namesake of the English language, the Angles, originate?
Germany
In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
59
Test your knowledge of the English language with this quiz on its history, origins, and global significance. From its roots in ancient Germanic tribes to its current status as a global lingua franca, this quiz covers key aspects of the English language's development and influence.
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