Old English
Middle English
Early Modern English
Late Modern English
100

Who invaded England during the Old English period?

The Vikings

100

What language was added into Middle English, bringing in 10,000 new words?

French

100

This invention helped to standardise spelling and grammar

The Printing Press

100

What is the name for new words popularised by social media and younger generations?

Brain Rot

200

What is the original meaning of the word "window"

Wind-eye

200

What 2 endings dids verbs have in Middle English

-eth and -en

200

What historical period started the Early Modern English period?

The Renaissance 

200

Name 1 invention that increased human communication since 1700

Radio. Telephone. Tv. Internet. 

300

Who were the original inhabitants of England before the Romans and Anglo-Saxons? 

The Celts/ Celtic Britons

300

Translate this Middle English phrase: "Whan that Aprille..."

"When April

300

This poet and playwright helped to make Early Modern English famous

William Shakespeare

300

When was the first dictionary of the English language published?

1755

400

What does the Old English letter "ash" look like? 

æ or Æ

400

What was the name of the invading force that brought the new 10,000 words into Middle English?

The Normans

400
Name the phenomenon that changed the sound of words like meet and bite.

The Great Vowel Shift

400

This event started the Late Modern English period

The Industrial Revolution

500

What Old English letter is this? ƿ

Wynn

500

What 2 letters we use now, were swapped during Middle English? 

U and V (vnder, louer)

500

Give a late modern english translation of "The lady doth protest too much, methinks"

The woman is being too defensive/argumentative, I think

500

What is a word that has a Greek origin?

Biography. Democracy. Idea. Chaos. Climate. Encyclopaedia