History of English in Ten Minutes - quiz
Test Your Knowledge of English History
Embark on a fun and enlightening journey through the history of the English language with our quiz! Challenge yourself with engaging multiple-choice questions that reveal fascinating facts about Anglo-Saxon culture, the influences of the Vikings and French, and the contributions of notable figures like William Shakespeare and King James.
Key Features:
- 11 thought-provoking questions
- Discover the origins of everyday words
- Assess your knowledge of English language history
Which day was named after the Anglo-Saxons?
Monday
Friday
Sunday
Vikings came up with?
Die
Swim
Cry
French came up with?
Smirk
Work
Clerk
William Shakespear came up with?
Puppy-dog, eyeball, anchovy
Kitty-cat, finger, salmon
Which of these catch-phrases belong to Shakespeare?
Good den
Good riddance
Good morning
King James' bible mentions?
A hat in a bucket
A wolf in sheep's clothing
English scientists came up with?
Acid, gravity, electricity
Oxidation, ammonia, insecticide
Which of these words came from Africa?
Witch, ghoul
Voodoo, zombie
Which word is spelled correctly according to Dr. Johnson?
Dop foodle
Fop doodle
Fop booble
The abbreviation BTW means?
Bite the wall
Bid the watch
By the way
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