VOICED: Rare language also under threat in Straits

The video explores the strategic significance of the Strait of Hormuz and the isolated village of Armaan, where residents live a sea-dependent lifestyle. It highlights the unique Comes Ari language, a blend of over 45 languages, and the cultural influences in the region. With modern technology's arrival, there are concerns about the language's survival, prompting efforts to document it through a dictionary.

What is the primary means of access to the village of Armaan?

• By road

• By boat

• By air

• By train

What languages influence the unique language spoken in Armaan?

• Only Arabic

• Indo-European languages and Arabic

• Only Farsi

• Only Portuguese

How many languages is the local language in Armaan a mixture of?

• More than 20

• More than 30

• More than 45

• More than 50

What concerns do the villagers have regarding their language?

• It is too complex

• It will die out

• It is not understood by outsiders

• It is not written down

What action did the Canadian linguist take to help preserve the language of Armaan?

• Wrote a book

• Created a dictionary

• Taught the villagers

• Recorded their stories