The Origins of the English Language
Origins of the English Language
The Lakota Way
Four types of sentences
Vocabulary
100

Who spoke Old French in Anglo-Saxon England after William the Conqueror invaded England. 

The elite and the court

100

Who spoke Old English after William the Conquerer invaded England? 

The common people 

100

Why did Joseph Marshall III write the Lakota Way?

Any of the below answes.

To provide insight into his culture, traditions and stories. 

To share his culture's stories

To provide markers on the journey of life.  

100

A simple sentence contains ...

One subject and one verb

100

to give of oneself

sacrifice 

200
Which language did the Anglo-Saxons speak? 

Old English

200

What was the first piece of literature written in English? 

Beowulf 

200
How did No Mocassins portray humility? 

She was modest and quiet.

She did not share her brave adventure to save her husband with the village.  

When her husband died, she gave his honors to the village rather than keeping them for herself. 

200

Define a compound sentence..

A compound sentence contains two simple sentences joined with a coordinating conjunction.

200

strength of heart and mind 

fortitude 

300

Who were the Anglo-Saxons?

Germanic tribes from modern-day Scandinavia who invaded England.  

300

What language was Beowulf written in? 

Old English 

300

How did Crazy Horse portray humility? 

Crazy Horse did not share his stories at the ceremony.

He wore a simple feather rather than adorn himself with his honors.

He walked through the village with his head low.  

300

Define a complex sentence

A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent (subordinate) clause joined by a subordinating conjunction.

300

to understand what is right and true 

Wisdom

400

William the Conqueror travelled from Normandy and conquered England in 1066.  Which language did he bring with him?  

Old French

400

Who did Crazy Horse defeat? 

Colonel Custer

400

Define a compound/complex sentence.  

A sentence with one compound sentence and one dependent (Subordinate) clause joined by a subordinate conjunction.  

400

to have an honest and upright character 

honor 

500
The English language is fused together with French and other languages.  How much of the English language is French?  ____%

30%

500
In which battle was Colonel Custer defeated in? 

The battle of Little Big Horn

500

A clause contains one ________ and one ______.

one subject and one verb

500

quiet and modest 

humility 

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