Which of the following cultural changes occurred as a result of the Norman invasion ?
Correct answer: D. The primary language became French
- A. The Church moved away from using Latin.
- B. The trend of educational reforms was reversed.
- C. England returned to its pre-feudal state.
- D. The primary language became French
Explanation
After the Norman Conquest, Norman French became the language of the ruling court and administration, while English continued among the wider population and Latin remained important to the Church. Thus option d is the intended description, though “primary language” is an oversimplification.
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