History of Words
Latin Roots
Alternative Meanings
People of influence
Fun
100

What did people in England speak during the 10th century?

Old English

100

What was the latin word for Arena?

Harena

100

What did Awful mean during the 1700s? 

Full of Awe

100

When did the Vikings invade England?

793-900 CE

100

What is Ms.Franks's Cats name?

Mishka or Mimi

200

What did proof mean in the 1300's?

"A test."

200
What was the latin root for Clue?

Clew.

200

What did Cute mean in the 1700's?

Clever or sharp

200
In what country did glamor become the word we know today?

Scotland

200

What is the tallest mountain in the world?

Mt.Everest

300

What did school mean?

"Leisure time or a period of rest"

300

What is the latin word for computer?

Computare
300

What did curfew mean?

To cover the fire

300

When did the Norman's invade England?

1060 CE

300

How old is Ms.Franks?

25

400

What did tell mean?

"To count"

400

What is the latin word for curfew?

Cuevrefeu

400

What did computer mean?

"To calculate or add up."

400

What language does the word school come from?

Greek

400

What is the deepest part of the Ocean?

The "Challenger Deep."

500

What is ATM short for?

Automated Teller Machine

500

What was the latin word for glamor?

Gramery

500

What did clue mean in the 1300's?

"A ball of string"

500

Why do languages change?

War, Invasion, Intermarriage.

500

What is Ms.Franks's favorite cartoon movie?

The Iron Giant