English in the world: A very brief history of a global language

How long has the English language existed?

• 1500 years

• 2000 years

• 1000 years

• 500 years

Where does the English language originate from?

• Germany

• Spain

• Italy

• France

Who was the first King of England to speak English as a mother tongue?

• Henry VIII

• Richard the Lionheart

• Edward III

• Henry IV

When was English first used in parliament and law?

• 16th century

• 18th century

• 12th century

• 14th century

What was the main driver for the spread of English to other countries?

• Commerce

• Immigration

• Religion

• Colonialism

In which century did English become a global language?

• 15th century

• 20th century

• 18th century

• 19th century

What are some of the Celtic languages spoken by the Britons before the arrival of the Anglo-Saxons?

• Cornish

• English

• Scottish Gaelic

• All of the above

Who colonized large parts of the British Isles before the Anglo-Saxons?

• Vikings

• Normans

• All of the above

• Romans

Which peoples have contributed to mixing their languages with English?

• Normans

• All of the above

• Vikings

• Romans

In which sector did English continue to spread in the 20th century?

• Entertainment

• Agriculture

• Medicine

• Industry