The History of the English Language
Which four languages gave words to English?
What are Latin, French, Chinese, and German?
The British Empire was one of the largest in history. It was often said that "the sun never..." what?
What is "sets on the British Empire"?
A "lingua franca" is a language used for what?
What is communication between people who speak different native languages?
People move to different countries for better jobs, education, or safety. What is this called?
What is immigration?
The British class system traditionally has three levels: upper class, middle class, and what?
What is working class?
How many new words did Shakespeare create?
what is 2000?
This country was one of the first British colonies to gain independence in 1776.
What is the United States?
This country helped spread English around the world through Hollywood movies, music, and technology.
What is the United States?
Britain became more multicultural after World War II because people arrived from this group of former colonies.
What is the Commonwealth?
In the past, people working in factories or mines were part of this social class.
What is the working class?
Which language changed English after William the Conqueror arrived?
What is French?
he British ruled this large country for almost 200 years before it gained independence in 1947.
What is India?
Many international businesses and organizations, like the United Nations, use English as their official language. True or false?
What is true?
The biggest annual street festival in London celebrates Caribbean culture. What is it called?
What is the Notting Hill Carnival?
People in Britain sometimes judge social class based on the way someone does this.
What is speaking (or their accent)?
Which science words were made in the 1700s?
What are acid, gravity, and electricity?
today, many former British colonies are part of this international group.
What is the Commonwealth?
English is often used online. What is the most commonly spoken language on the internet?
What is English?
A society with people from many different backgrounds and cultures is called what?
What is multicultural?
A person from a working-class background who becomes rich or successful is said to have done what?
What is moved up (or climbed) the social ladder?
Which internet words were added to English?
What are download, toolbar, and firewall?
This country was the last major British colony in Africa to gain independence in 1980.
What is Zimbabwe?
Many people learn English because it is the main language used in these two areas: international business and what?
What is technology?
Today, this city in Britain has the most diverse population.
What is London?
n Britain, the royal family are traditionally part of this social class.
What is the upper class?