10 Questions
Which group of people brought the first Indo-European language to England?
The Celts
Which language family do most major languages of Europe belong to?
Indo-European
Which group of people occupied England for hundreds of years before being driven out by Julius Caesar?
The Celts
Which group of people did the people of England ask for help in fighting off an invasion of Picts and Scots?
The Germanic tribes
Which group of people established a stable Roman society in England for several hundred years?
The Romans
Which two languages are NOT of Indo-European origin?
Finnish and Basque
Which two Celtic words are mentioned in the text?
Dover and Rome
Who drove the Celts out of England?
Julius Caesar
Why did the Roman legions withdraw from England in 410 A.D.?
Because of trouble at home
Who did the people of England ask for help in fighting off an invasion of Picts and Scots?
The Germanic tribes
Study Notes
Indo-European Language and England
- The Anglo-Saxons brought the first Indo-European language to England.
- Most major languages of Europe belong to the Indo-European language family.
Pre-Roman England
- The Celts occupied England for hundreds of years before being driven out by Julius Caesar.
Roman Era in England
- The Romans established a stable Roman society in England for several hundred years.
- The Roman legions withdrew from England in 410 A.D. due to the need to defend Italy against barbarian invasions.
Post-Roman England
- The people of England asked for help from the Angles in fighting off an invasion of Picts and Scots.
Non-Indo-European Languages
- Hungarian and Finnish are two languages that are NOT of Indo-European origin.
Celtic Words
- Two Celtic words mentioned in the text are "Celt" and "Pict".
Test your knowledge of the history of Old English and the influence of the Celts in England with this enlightening quiz. Explore the origins of the Indo-European language and discover fascinating insights into the early days of English.
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