Which event is responsible for the introduction into English of Old Norse words? A) the invasion of the Jutes B) the invasion of the Saxons C) the invasion of the Angles D) the invasion of the Vikings

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Iyana Michael

27 March, 22:41

Which event is responsible for the introduction into English of Old Norse words? A) the invasion of the Jutes B) the invasion of the Saxons C) the invasion of the Angles D) the invasion of the Vikings

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Genesis Freeman · Answer 1

D) the invasion of the Vikings.

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The main reason why Old Norse words were introduced into English was due to the Viking invasions to Britain. The Vikings first invaded Britain in AD 793, and this exchange continued until the last invasion, which took place in 1066 when William the Conqueror became King of England. The Vikings brought many things with them, including traditions and habits. One of these aspects of culture that the Vikings brought with them was their language, which had an important influence on English.

Danika Long · Answer 2

The answer is d. The invasion of the Vikings

Vikings from what is today Norway and Denmark got to some parts of Britain in the 8th century. Then a major invasion by "The great Heathen army" ended up in these vikings having control over a big part of northern britain, until early in the 10th century. The languages were loosely related because of their germanic roots and the peoples lived amongst one another for a while and after it all happened and the norse left some words were borrowed into english.