Where Did French Come From? Flashcards
1
Q
where did french come from?
A
- the language of France started in the country of Gaul more than 2000 years ago
- Julius Caesar invaded Gaul in 58 B.C. Gual at the time spoke Celtic, while the Romans spoke Latin
2
Q
french is a mixture of:
A
gaul(celtic) + latin + german
3
Q
first document recorded in French
A
La Chanson de Roland written in 1140
4
Q
when did French become the official language of France?
A
1539
5
Q
Pays d’oil and Pays d’oc were the names of
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two French regions
6
Q
in gaul, the means of communication was
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by boats, on horses, or by foot
7
Q
most of the french language comes from
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german and latin
8
Q
there is some ________ mixed into the french language
A
celtic
9
Q
france is _______ years old
A
more than 2,000
10
Q
the germanic tribes invaded gaul in
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3 ad
11
Q
________ is a famous french poem
A
the song of roland
12
Q
julius caesar was a
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roman emperor
