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Where did the speakers of English, called Anglophones, originate?
Where did the speakers of English, called Anglophones, originate?
- Ancient Rome
- Medieval France
- Viking Scandinavia
- Early medieval England (correct)
Which language has the most native speakers after Mandarin Chinese and Spanish?
Which language has the most native speakers after Mandarin Chinese and Spanish?
- English (correct)
- Arabic
- French
- Hindi
In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
- 25
- 42
- 73
- 59 (correct)
Which international organization considers English as a co-official language?
Which international organization considers English as a co-official language?
In which two countries is English the sole or dominant language for historical reasons without being explicitly defined by law?
In which two countries is English the sole or dominant language for historical reasons without being explicitly defined by law?
What language family does English belong to?
What language family does English belong to?
Who are the speakers of English called?
Who are the speakers of English called?
Where did the Angles, the namesake of the English language, originate?
Where did the Angles, the namesake of the English language, originate?
Which language has the most spoken native speakers in the world?
Which language has the most spoken native speakers in the world?
In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?