Cultural Exchange and Translation

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What is one way that translation contributes to cultural exchange?

By prioritizing one culture over another

By allowing different cultures to connect (correct)

By creating barriers between languages

By replacing native languages with translated ones

What is a result of translation according to the passage?

Limiting cultural expression

Dividing cultures into isolated groups

Enriching cultures through mutual understanding (correct)

Replacing cultural traditions with new ones

What is an effect of translation on cultures?

It erases cultural differences

It creates conflicts between cultures

It ignores cultural diversity

It enriches cultures through mutual understanding (correct)

What does translation enable cultures to do?

Interact and enrich one another Signup and view all the answers

What role does translation play in cultural exchange?

A facilitator of cultural connection Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the English word 'translation'?

Latin Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the Latin word 'translation'?

To change from one language to another Signup and view all the answers

What is the number mentioned in the passage related to the English word 'translation'?

6 Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the English word 'translation' and the Latin word 'translation'?

The English word is derived from the Latin word Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea of the passage?

The origin of the English word 'translation' Signup and view all the answers

What is translation primarily concerned with?

Carrying a message from one language to another Signup and view all the answers

What is the language that the message is translated from?

Source language Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main entities involved in the translation process?

One person, two languages, and a message Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of translation?

To facilitate communication between people of different languages Signup and view all the answers

What is being translated in the translation process?

A message or written content Signup and view all the answers

In what scope can translation occur?

Both within and between languages Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between translation and language?

Translation is within a language and across languages Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage suggest about translation?

It can happen within or between languages Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of translation in terms of language?

It is both within and across languages Signup and view all the answers

In what ways can translation occur?

From one dialect to another or from one form to another Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of translation?

To facilitate communication across languages Signup and view all the answers

What is being transferred during the translation process?

A message or written content Signup and view all the answers

What is the core objective of the translation process?

To convey the same meaning in a new language Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental requirement for translation?

Two or more languages Signup and view all the answers

What does translation facilitate?

Cross-cultural understanding Signup and view all the answers