Language change

Who were the earliest known settlers in the British Isles?

In what century did the Romans invade Britain?

• 43BC

• 430AD

• 43AD

• 430BC

The English Language is often said to have 'begun' with the arrival of which tribal groups?

• The Romans

• The Celts

• The Anglo-Saxons

• The Vikings

Who contributed the introduction of 'sk' sounds into English, such as 'skirt' and 'school'?

In what year was French introduced as the national language of Britain?

Which 14th C writer popularised the use of English as the language of the people?

In what year did Caxton invent the printing press?

• 1576

• 1476

• 1746

• 1647

Which of these common sayings are attributed to Shakespeare?

• flesh and blood

• cruel to be kind

• it's all Greek to me

• an eye for an eye

The King James bible (1611) helped to standardise English across the country as it was the first time everyone had received sermons in the same version of English (and not Latin).

• True

• False

Which artistic movement (over 3 centuries) saw French and other classical languages become popular again?