1. Which statements describe language use during the Medieval Period?
2. After the Norman Conquest, which languages served these roles in England?
3. Which statements characterize William Caxton’s contribution to English?
When did the Medieval Period begin and end?
It began in 1066 and ended in 1485.
Which language became dominant during the Medieval Period?
Middle English.
Which languages served administration and the Church after the Norman Conquest?
Norman French served administration, while Latin served the Church.
What did English absorb while retaining Anglo-Saxon grammatical features?
Many French words.
What was William Caxton’s role in English printing?
He was England’s first printer, not a writer.
Under feudalism, what did the king grant to lords?
Land.
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