English Language Origins Quiz Quiz

Question 1

Besides the Romans, name a group who also stamped their mark on early England.

Accepted Answer

The Vikings

Question 2

During plague outbreaks, this group was often effected because they live in close quarters.

Accepted Answer

The Clergy

Question 3

This invention helped fuel the advancement of English.

Accepted Answer

Gutenberg printing press

Question 4

English is derived from what language?

Accepted Answer

German

Question 5

Who is credited with first writing in English?

Accepted Answer

Bede

Question 6

After the Battle of Hastings, the French take over England. They force the English to speak:

Accepted Answer

French

Question 7

English is great at absorbing words. But it does poorly when _____ words.

Accepted Answer

disposing

Question 8

Which is NOT a group that helped establish English as a language in England?

Accepted Answer

Romans

Question 9

Who is considered the 'father' of Middle English?

Accepted Answer

Chaucer

Question 10

Using culinary words like beef, mutton, venison and lamb show the influence of this language.

Accepted Answer

French

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