NAME_______________________________________________ Per._____________
Keresztury
Etymology
Background Notes on Greek/Latin
1. List 3 ways words made their way into the English language:
a)
b)
c)
2. Greek and Latin have had the biggest influence on English (which is why we study both in
Etymology). The Greek language was the first what?_________________________
Who was the person responsible for the spread of the Greek Empire?_________________
3. Latin was the language of where?
4. Explain how Latin spread to most of Europe:
5. List the 4 Romance Languages that derived from Latin:
a)
b)
c)
d)
6. Re-create the graphic below that shows how Latin words got into the English language.
7. European invasion of Britain – briefly explain each of the 3 invasions of Britain given on the slide:
a) Anglians:
b) Vikings:
c) Normans:
How did these invaders influence Etymology?
8. How was the Catholic church an influence on Etymology?
9. How did the Renaissance influence the spread of Greek?
10. Briefly explain how the influence of Latin and Greek continues today.
11. Give 2 reasons why YOU should learn root words:
a)
b)
12. Give at least ONE word that you think comes from each root:
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