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What tribe FIRST invaded Europe and was the beginning of our language?
the Celts
The language spoken in England from approximately 450 to 1100, famous for its highly inflected grammar and Beowulf.
Old English
English belongs to this large language family, which also includes Russian, Greek, Hindi, German, and many other languages.
the Indo-European family
What were the two largest Germanic tribes that invaded and conquered England after the Romans soldiers left?
the Angles and the Saxons
The era in which English was heavily influenced by Norman French following the event of 1066.
Middle English
English belongs to this branch of the Indo-European family, together with German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, and other related languages.
the Germanic branch
Julius Caesar invaded the Celts and brought what two languages?
Greek and Latin
The period associated with Shakespeare, the Renaissance, the introduction of printing, and the Great Vowel Shift.
Early Modern English
English belongs to this subgroup of the Germanic branch, together with German, Dutch, Frisian, and Afrikaans.
West Germanic
Who led the Normans into England in the year A.D. 1066?
William the Conquerer
The era characterized by global expansion of English, standardization, technological vocabulary, and the development of varieties such as American, Australian, and Indian English.
Modern English
Which of these languages is NOT a Germanic language: English, German, French, or Dutch?
French