Anglo Norman Influence

In the 9th and 10th century, the Northmen settled in-

• North and East of England

• Normandy

• The northern coast of France

• All of the options are correct.

Answer explanation

Normandy is a district on the northern coast of France, right over the Channel from England. It extends approximately 75 miles back from the Channel. It was named after the bands of Northmen that settled there in the ninth and tenth centuries.

What would have happened if William the Conqueror hadn't invaded England?

• English would be more French-like

• English would be more Latin-like

• English would be vanished

• English would be more Germanic

Answer explanation

It would have most likely followed the same path as the other Germanic languages, maintaining some of its inflections and retaining a largely Germanic vocabulary.

The battle of Hastings happened in-

Answer explanation

On Christmas Day 1066, William was crowned king of England after winning the Battle of Hastings.

The regional ruler in England was known as-

• Earl

• Normandy

• Duke

• Bishop

Answer explanation

All the Earls of England were murdered because of their rebellious character.

Why Edward was known as 'the confessor'?

• Because he was brutal

• Because he was dishonest

• Because he was religious

• Because he loved animals

How much words from the Norman language are still in use today?

• 2/4

• 1/4

• 4/4

• 3/4

Answer explanation

The Normans gave over 10000 words to English about three-quarter of which are still in use today.

Norman words are mostly related to?

• Animal and Husbandry

• Court and Law

• Crown and Nobility

• Food and Nutrition

Answer explanation

Crown and Nobility, Government and Law, War and Combat, Fashion and High-Living, Authority and Control

Which of the following word is derived from an Anglo-Saxon word?

• ARMY

• KING

• BATTLE

• SOLDIER

Answer explanation

Surprisingly, among these words, some Anglo-Saxon words persisted:

Cyning (King)

Cwene (Queen)

Erl (Earl)

Cniht (Knight)

Ladi (Lady)

Lord (Lord)

Which of the following Old English word got replaced by the French word "beautiful"?

• Firen

• Leod

• Buytuful

• Wlitig

French scribes changed the common Old-English letter pattern ‘hw’ to-

• Hwo

• Oho

• Who

• Wh

Answer explanation

French scribes changed the common Old-English letter pattern ‘hw’ to ‘wh’ largely out of a desire for consistency with ‘ch’ and ‘th’

So that, ‘hwaer’ became where, hwanne became ‘when’ and ‘hwil’ became while.