Diffusion of Language Quiz

What is the largest language family?

• Indo-European

• Sino-Tibetan

• Romance

• Germanic

Which language branch includes Spanish, Portugese, French, and Italian?

• Indo-European

• Sino-Tibetan

• Romance

• Germanic

Which language group shares similarities between Portugese, Italian, and Spanish?

• Indo-European

• Sino-Tibetan

• Romance

• Germanic

What is the variation of a standard language distinguished by differences in vocabulary, pronunciation, and spelling called?

• Language family

• Language branch

• Dialect

• Isogloss

What is a geographic boundary within which a particular linguistic feature occurs called?

• Language family

• Language branch

• Dialect

• Isogloss

What are the historic causes of cultural diffusion? (select all that apply)

• Colonialism/Imperialism

• Military Conquest

• Trade

• Migration

How did Spanish and Portugese end up in Latin America?

• Through trade

• Through migration

• Through military conquest

• Through colonialism/imperialism

Which theory suggests that the Indo-European language originated somewhere with snow and without an ocean?

• Kurgan Warrior Theory

• Anatolian Farmer Theory

• Romance Theory

• Germanic Theory

Which theory suggests that the adoption of the Indo-European language was facilitated through successful agricultural practices?

• Kurgan Warrior Theory

• Anatolian Farmer Theory

• Romance Theory

• Germanic Theory

What is the second largest language family?

• Indo-European

• Sino-Tibetan

• Romance

• Germanic