September 30 - Lecture 2.1

Question 1

Linear B

Answer 1

The earliest surviving script used to record a form of ancient Greek

Question 2

When does Greek become the international language of the eastern Mediterranean?

Answer 2

After Alexander the Great conquers a vast territory

Question 3

When does Latin become the international language of the western Mediterranean?

Answer 3

During the 1st century C.E.

Question 4

Transition point for Old English/Anglo-Saxon

Answer 4

400-1100 C.E.
In 600 C.E. and the conversion of King Ethelbert to Christianity brought with it the language of Western European Christians, Latin

Question 5

Transition point for Middle English

Answer 5

1100-1500 C.E.
Norman invasion in 1066 results in many French words entering the English language

Question 6

Transition point for Modern English

Answer 6

1500-present
William Caxton introduces the printing press in 1476

Question 7

Prescriptive dictionaries

Answer 7

Prescribe on how to use words, may tell you not to say certain words

Question 8

Descriptive dictionaries

Answer 8

Describe how people actually use the language, often considered more objective and scientific

Question 9

Abridged dictionaries

Answer 9

Shorter, less complicated versions

Question 10

Unabridged dictionaries

Answer 10

Most comprehensive dictionaries