English as a Global Language Quiz - U2

What are the two primary reasons for English becoming a global language?

• Colonial expansion and scientific advancements

• Geographical-historical and socio-cultural factors

• Military dominance and economic power

• Religious influence and literary heritage

What was the first significant step towards English becoming a global language?

• The invention of the printing press

• The Norman invasion of England

• The establishment of English settlements in North America

• The Industrial Revolution

What was the fate of the first English colony established by Walter Raleigh in 1584?

• It became a prosperous settlement

• It was destroyed by the Spanish

• The settlers mysteriously disappeared

• It was abandoned due to harsh weather

Which colony was the first permanent English settlement in North America?

• Plymouth

• Jamestown

• Roanoke

• Charleston

What was the primary reason for the migration of the Puritans to North America in 1620?

• To establish trade with the native population

• To escape religious persecution

• To expand the British Empire

• To discover new agricultural techniques

Which region did the early Plymouth settlers primarily come from?

• The West Country

• The East of England

• Scotland

• Wales

What language influence led to the emergence of 'Tidewater' accents in the Southern United States?

• French

• Irish

• West Country English

• German

The Scots-Irish settlers in America were primarily responsible for expanding into which regions?

• The Pacific Northwest

• The Appalachian frontier

• The Mississippi Delta

• The Great Plains

By the time of the first U.S. Census in 1790, what was the approximate population of the country?

• 1 million

• 4 million

• 10 million

• 20 million

Which factor significantly influenced the spread of English in Canada?

• The American Revolution

• The Viking settlements

• The British occupation of New France

• The influence of Spanish explorers