What was a major factor in the development of different languages according to the video?
TED-Ed: Alex Gendler: How languages evolve

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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The invention of writing systems
Isolation of groups due to migration
The influence of modern technology
The establishment of trade routes
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which aspect is considered more reliable than similar sounding words in determining language relationships?
Cultural practices
Geographic location
Grammar and syntax
Artistic expressions
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What can linguistics reveal about ancient peoples?
Their artistic preferences
Their geographic origins and lifestyles
Their favorite foods
Their political systems
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one challenge linguists face when constructing language family trees?
Translating ancient texts
Deciding which dialects are separate languages
Finding enough speakers for each language
Preserving endangered languages
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why might the number of languages in the world vary between 3,000 and 8,000?
As a result of language extinction
Because of different counting methods
Owing to technological advancements
Due to the discovery of new languages
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