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European Monarchs

Question 8 • Social Studies 8 - LIU Summer

How was English culture affected by King William replacing English nobles with nobles from Normandy?

Answer
A
Corruption in English government became worse.
B
French words became part of the English language.
C
Religious conflict emerged between the English and the French.
D
Conflict over property rights emerged between the English and the French.

Explanation

When William the Conqueror replaced many English nobles with Norman nobles, French-speaking rulers and officials gained influence in England. Over time, many French words entered the English language, especially words connected with government, law, and culture. Therefore, the correct choice is “French words became part of the English language.”

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