语言学教程(胡壮麟版)综合测试题含标准答案(3)
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Major periods: Old English (449-1100)
Middle English (1100-1500)
Modern English (1500-present)
Historical events: The old English period began with the invasion of the British Isles by English-speaking Anglo-Saxons from Europe, and ended with the arrival of Norman French invaders historically known as the Norman Conquest. The Middle English period is distinguished from the Old English period by the Norman Conquest. The European renaissance movement marked the beginning of the Modern English period.