Why do languages die?

Why do languages die?

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Business, Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the world's languages are considered at risk of extinction according to UNESCO?

50%

40%

30%

20%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key factor that leads to the true death of a language?

The language is banned by the government

Communities stop using the language and don't teach it to children

The language evolves into a new one

The language is only used in religious texts

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which language is an example of one that evolved rather than died?

Cornish

Latin

Hebrew

Mandarin

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which language is known as the only fully revived language in the world?

Kuruáya

Latin

Hebrew

Cornish

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of linguistic diversity according to the video?

It is only important for historical studies

It complicates international communication

It enriches human culture and experience

It makes travel more challenging