The British Empire and English Language Quiz

What language family does English belong to?

• Romance

• Germanic

• Slavic

• Celtic

What major event in 1066 influenced the development of English?

• a) The Black Death

• b) The Industrial Revolution

• c) The Norman Conquest

• d) The Renaissance

When did the Empire really start enhancing its power?

• In the early 16th century

• In the late 17th century

• in the early 17th century

The date the British handed over Hong-Kong to China is considered the end of the British Empire. When was it ?

• 1987

• 1867

• 1997

• 1977

What is the origin of the word "Thursday"?

• a) It is named after the Roman god of war, Mars

• b) It is derived from the Latin word for "fourth day".

• c) is named after the Norse god of Thunder, Thor.

• d) It is named after the Greek god of the sky, Zeus.

How did colonization contribute to the spread of the English language?

What are some varieties of English?

What is the influence of English on global communication today?

Identify any English-speaking countries from the world map, except The United Kingdom and The USA.

What interesting facts did you learn from your independent practice?