English Across Time

Question 1

Old English period (what years)

Answer 1

500 AD to 1150 AD

Question 2

Key event between 500 and 1150

Answer 2

500
- The Anglo-Saxons started to settle in the British Isles
- The Germanic tribes brought their language

597
- Anglo-Saxons converted to Christianity
- English was also starting to become highly influenced by Latin

865
- The Viking Army, “The Great Heathen Army” invaded England
- They settled in England, and they established “Danelaw”

Question 3

Middle English period (what years)

Answer 3

1150 AD - 1500 AD

Question 4

key events between 1150 to 1500

Answer 4

1066
- The Normans invaded England
- They were led by their ruler, William the Conqueror
- They introduced Norman and French words into English

1476
- The printing press was first created in 1440 by Gutenberg
- Helped with the standardisation of spelling and grammar

Question 5

Early modern English period (what years)

Answer 5

1500 AD to 1750 AD

Question 6

key event between 1450 to 1700

Answer 6

1592
- The Plague spread disease and caused death throughout the England population
- Declined the language of Norman and French due to the deaths

1604
- King James decided to translate the bible from Hebrew to English
- Expand audience of religion

1611
- The Bible was fully translated and was officially printed and released

1755
- Dr Samuel Johnson published the first ever dictionary
- Helped the standardisation of English

Question 7

Modern English period (what years)

Answer 7

1750 AD - present

Question 8

key event between 1700 and present day

Answer 8

1873
the typewriter was created
- This enhanced written language
- It was first invented in 1868 but was published in 1873

1990
- Internet was introduced and was the highest platform of communication
- It has created new words and phrases
- Encouraged casual conversation and abbreviations