Quiz on El Silbo - The Whistle Language of La Gomera

What is the name of the unique whistle language spoken on the island of La Gomera?

• El Silbo

• La Gomera Whistle

• Canary Cry

• Gomeran Tweet

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What is one of the advantages of using El Silbo over shouting?

• It can be heard over longer distances without using much energy.

• It is a more recent form of communication.

• It uses less air.

• It is easier to learn than spoken language.

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Historians speculate that the origin of El Silbo (a)   .

• originated from the Spanish explore
• began as a northern African languag
• was created by the tourists visitin
• was developed in the 20th century.

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How many vowels and consonants does the whistle language El Silbo contain?

• Up to four vowels and up to ten consonants

• Up to five vowels and up to fifteen consonants

• Up to three vowels and up to eight consonants

• Up to six vowels and up to twelve consonants

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Which statement is true about El Silbo?

• It is only spoken by a small group of people.

• It is a written language.

• It contains every vowel and consonant in the local spoken language.

• It is less efficient than shouting.

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Why was learning to whistle considered a vital skill on La Gomera in the past?

• It was used for entertainment purposes.

• It was a traditional way of greeting people.

• It was necessary for delivering messages across the ravines.

• It was a method to call for help in emergencies.

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What were the whistles on La Gomera traditionally used for?

• To make public announcements and send invitations to events.

• To signal the start of community games.

• To warn about incoming bad weather.

• To call animals back home.

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Match the following descriptions of the state of the language El Silbo on La Gomera in the 1980s with the correct outcomes.

• Legislation was passed against its practice.

• It began fading away.

• Concerns about its disappearance grew.

• It was made compulsory for all residents.

• The government took measures to preserve it.

• It became more popular than ever.

• New policies were introduced for cultural preservation.

• It was banned by the government.

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What action did the government take to preserve El Silbo?

• They banned its use in public places.

• They required that it be taught in schools.

• They made it a tourist attraction.

• They recorded it for historical documentation.

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El Silbo is mostly heard in modern times (a)   .

• In official government communicatio
• In schools and restaurants.
• During traditional ceremonies.
• On local radio stations.

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