Question

Which event led to the transition from Old English to Middle English?

• A. The Norman Conquest
• B. The Viking Invasions
• C. The Black Death
• D. The English Reformation

Answer 1

Answer:

A. The Norman Conquest

• The Norman Conquest of England in 1066 significantly influenced the English language.

• The Normans spoke a dialect of Old French, and their rule introduced many French words and structures into English.

• This resulted in the evolution of Old English into Middle English, marking a major linguistic and literary shift.