The History of the English language
Where does the English language come from?
Germanic languages
What was the British Empire?
The British Empire was a global empire ruled by Britain
What is the 3 most common spoken languages?
Chinese Mandarin, Spanish, English
On what date is Windrush day celebrated each year in the UK?
22 June
What 3 forms of capital determine social class?
Economic capital, Cultural capital, Social capital
Which languages influenced Old English?
Latin, Norse, Germanic languages
Name 3 continents that were part of the British Empire?
Africa, Asia, America, Europe, and Australia
What does Lingua Franca means?
Is a common language spoken between people
What did the nationality act of 1948 do?
What part of England is generally wealthier?
The south
How did the Norman Conquest change the English language?
The Norman Conquest added many French words to English.
How did the British Empire impact the countries it controlled
It influenced culture, economy, and government but also caused exploitation.
Which country ranks higher in the social mobility index, USA or Denmark
Denmark
What are the main differences between Old, Middle, and Modern English?
Old English was complex, Middle English was simpler, and Modern English is what we speak today.
Why did the British Empire start to decline in the 20th century?
It declined due to economic struggles and decolonization after World War Two
Why did English become an international languages?
Its the main languages spoken in the education and the most common on the internet as well
What was the Windrush scandal?
A political scandal where many Windrush migrants were wrongly detained and denied legal rights
How has globalization affected the English language today?
Globalization has spread English worldwide and added new words.
What are the long-term effects of the British Empire on former colonies today?
Many former colonies still use English and British systems today.
How many people speak English?
1.35 billion speak English