Questão 2727734

The arrival of the Scandinavian Vikings, formed by Swedes, Norwegians and Danes, has left its mark on English. The number of Scandinavian settlers and the similarities between Old English and Old Norse influenced English speech, mixing a good deal of Latin words in English.

The invasion and occupation of England by Normans, who had lost their Scandinavian speech and culture, and became essentially French. Therefore, after the Conquest, the Latin-derived French became the language of the aristocracy and the court, while English kept being spoken by the peasantry. That's why English has so many Latin-based words, especially words that speak about politics, science, religion and philosophy.

The earliest form of writing developed in Mesopotamia with its East Semitic language, which has deep Latin roots. Hence, those languages were learned as second languages by many in Anglo-Saxon England, which, consequently, influenced the English lexis.

The Athenian political dominance and the prestige that is embedded in its literature and speech. The dominance of Europe by Alexander the Great made Greek the administrative language of the empire

The arrival of Italian missionaries in England. They forged a tumultuous friendship with Vikings, who enjoyed the way they expressed their religion. In this way, Latin words were introduced in the English lexis.