Arabic Language History and Influence
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What is the term used to describe the standard prestige language of Arabic?

  • Colloquial Arabic
  • Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) (correct)
  • Classical Arabic
  • Vernacular Arabic
  • What has characterized Arabic since the 7th century, with an opposition between a standard prestige language and diverse vernacular varieties?

  • Bilingualism
  • Diglossia (correct)
  • Monolingualism
  • Multilingualism
  • Which language serves as the lingua franca of the Arab world and the liturgical language of Islam?

  • Colloquial dialects
  • Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) (correct)
  • Classical Arabic
  • Vernacular varieties
  • Which form of Arabic is only acquired through formal education and is not spoken natively?

    <p>Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the official language of 26 states and 1 disputed territory, making it the third most after English and French?

    <p>Arabic</p> Signup and view all the answers

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