THE NORMAN CONQUEST
What year did William the Conqueror invade England?
1066
What language did many powerful people speak after the Norman Conquest?
French.
What created new vocabulary in Internet English?
The Internet and technology created new vocabulary.
What language influenced English after the invasion?
French.
Approximately how many French words entered English?
About 10,000 French words.
What is an example of an Internet abbreviation meaning “By the way”?
BTW = By the way.
What happened to the English language after 1066?
English absorbed many French words.
Give two English words with French influence.
Examples: judge, jury, evidence, justice.
What does LOL mean?
LOL = Laughing out loud.
Who invaded England in 1066?
William the Conqueror.
Give three examples of French-influenced English words.
examples: judge, jury, evidence.
What does FAQ stand for?
FAQ = Frequently asked questions.
What language did normal people continue speaking after the Norman invasion?
Normal people continued speaking English, while French was used by powerful people.
Explain one major effect of the Norman Conquest on English vocabulary.
The Norman Conquest introduced many French words into English, especially vocabulary related to law, government, and society.
Give three Internet abbreviations and their meanings.
Examples: LOL = Laughing out loud, BTW = By the way, FAQ = Frequently asked questions.