Question

What is the origin of the words England and English?

A. After the native people defeated the Anglo-Saxons, they named the island Engle after
their fiercest warrior. Engle later became known as England.

B. The word England comes from the Anglo-Saxon word eng for defeated." The word trans-
lates as "defeated land." and the word English means "defeated people."

С. The Romans called the island Albion Albion became known as Angle-land and later, England. The people were called the Angli and later. English.

D. The Romans named the island England. Eng was the name of the Roman feast of fish. The island later became known as England.

Answer 1

It is The Romans called the island Albion Albion became known as Angle-land and later, England. The people were called the Angli and later. English.