Why is the Battle of Hastings relevant to the development of Middle English ?
Correct answer: D. All of these answers
- A. English as a language of the king's court was replaced by Norman French.
- B. Eventually English was reestablished, deeply influenced by Norman French.
- C. For a time, England became a country with two languages.
- D. All of these answers
Explanation
After Hastings, Norman French dominated the court while English continued among much of the population, creating a prolonged bilingual situation. English later regained public importance but absorbed extensive French vocabulary and influence, so all three statements are connected.
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