The history of the English language
The people who invaded from the north and settled the country
Anglo saxons
In which century did the British Empire begin its maritime explorations?
The 1600s
A common language used to communicate between people who speak different native languages
Lingua franca
an act that allowed people from the commonwealth to live in britain
Nationality Act 1948
This city, located in the South of England, is often associated with financial wealth and political power.
London
The man who invaded England in 1066. bringing French into the English language
William the Conqueror.
Complete this famous phrase about the British Empire: “The _____ never _____ on the British Empire.”
The sun never sets.
Name two lingua Francas
English and Spanish
an generation of people from the Caribbean who moved to Britain between 1948 and 1971.
the Windrush Generation
This term describes the economic and cultural disparities between Northern and Southern England.
The North-South Divide
Name of a famous author who lived in England
William Shakespear
During its peak, what percentage of the world’s land surface was controlled by the British Empire?
About 25%
What helped English become a global language.
many colonies, and large influence in the world
the ship that transported the people from the carribean
The Empire Windrush
In traditional English society, this class was primarily made up of professionals, merchants, and business owners.
The Middle class
Name of the Three biggest Colonies
Canada, Australia and India
When did Britain Withdraw from India
1947
why do people forget to speak their own language
because they speak to much English and forget their own.
what Countries where they from
the Caribbean
This social group in England struggles with job insecurity and low wages.
a precariat
When Was the first Email sent.
in 1972
When did the Empire Collapse
1945 after WW2
Name five Lingua francas
English, Spanish, French, Mandarin and Arabic
Immigrants who arrived in England in 1948 were encouraged to fill shortages in these industries: public transport and healthcare.
Manual labor
This historical period played a key role in establishing the industrial economy of Northern England, which later declined.
the Industrial Revolution