The history of the English language

General

100

What are the main characteristics of Old English?

Highly inlected grammar, germanic roots, very different vocabulary

200

Old English came from different tribes. The main tribes are ... 

Angles, Saxons and Jutes

300

When did William The Conqueror invade England?

1066

400

Three languages were used in different areas. What were they?

English, French, Latin

500

There were 4 main dialects in Old English. What were they?

Northumbrian, Mercian, West Saxon, and Kentish

General

100

What is the Great Vowel Shift?

A major change in pronunciation

200

Where did Major social and econimic changes happen?

England

300

What did the King give to nobles in exchange for their loyalty?

Land

400

When did The Black Death happen?

1347-1351

500

Which dialect was the earliest one in Old English?

Northumbrian