History of the English language
What language did these loan words come from?: Pizza, pasta, mafia.
Italian
When was Britain's imperial century?
1815-1914
What language was the dominant lingua franca before English?
French
Why did the UK need the Windrush Generation?
To help build the UK up again after the war
What country was divided?
England
Which major event introduced French elements into the English language?
The Norman Conquest
When did the British Empire begin with maritime exploration?
The sixteenth century
What global platform has solidified English's role as a lingua franca?
Internet
What year did the Windrush generation arrive in Britain?
1948
What are some of the main differences?
Culture, political views and wealth
What language influenced the English through William the Conqueror?
French
Name one region in asia where English was introduced due to British colonization?
India, Burma, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Brunei, Afghanistan, Aden
What other language was prominent in America, before English?
German.
What group did the Windrush generation come from?
The Caribbean Islands
What other countries are/have been divided?
Italy, Germany, USA and Spain
How many words and phrases did Shakespeare invent?
What phrase describes the global dominance of the British Empire?
"The empire on which the sun never sets"
What is one reason English became a global lingua franca?
The influence of British and American cultural dominance
Why and how is 22 June celebrated every year in England?
It is Windrush day
Which part of England generally has the better health?
Southern England
What 4 peoples/nationalities did English get words from?
Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, Normans, Latin
How large was the empire?(in area)
35,5 km and 26,35% of the world surface
Name another lingua franca we have heard about
French, German, Spanish, Russia
What is the windrush scandal?
Which party does the southern support?
Conservative Party