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Which group of people brought the first Indo-European language to England?
Which group of people brought the first Indo-European language to England?
- The Romans
- The Germanic tribes
- The Picts and Scots
- The Celts (correct)
Which language family do most major languages of Europe belong to?
Which language family do most major languages of Europe belong to?
- Germanic
- Celtic
- Finnish
- Indo-European (correct)
Which group of people occupied England for hundreds of years before being driven out by Julius Caesar?
Which group of people occupied England for hundreds of years before being driven out by Julius Caesar?
- The Celts (correct)
- The Germanic tribes
- The Picts and Scots
- The Romans
Which group of people did the people of England ask for help in fighting off an invasion of Picts and Scots?
Which group of people did the people of England ask for help in fighting off an invasion of Picts and Scots?
Which group of people established a stable Roman society in England for several hundred years?
Which group of people established a stable Roman society in England for several hundred years?
Which two languages are NOT of Indo-European origin?
Which two languages are NOT of Indo-European origin?
Which two Celtic words are mentioned in the text?
Which two Celtic words are mentioned in the text?
Who drove the Celts out of England?
Who drove the Celts out of England?
Why did the Roman legions withdraw from England in 410 A.D.?
Why did the Roman legions withdraw from England in 410 A.D.?
Who did the people of England ask for help in fighting off an invasion of Picts and Scots?
Who did the people of England ask for help in fighting off an invasion of Picts and Scots?
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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".
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