Historical Background Flashcards
1
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French Monarchy
A
Created prestige for French and Old English became lower class
E.g. ‘Armoire’ Vs ‘Wardrobe’
2
Q
British Empire
A
Colonisation of Asian, African and Caribbean nations led to borrowing of words
3
Q
Scientific Advancements
A
New words invented for science e.g. gravity
4
Q
Vikings
A
Vikings invaded and created north-south divide between those and the saxons
