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Why do powerful nations' languages acquire importance?
Why do powerful nations' languages acquire importance?
- Due to their historical use in literature
- Due to the spread of arts and sciences
- As a result of their political, economic, technological, and military strength (correct)
- Because of their representation of political, commercial, or other greatness
Which factor strengthens the prestige of a language?
Which factor strengthens the prestige of a language?
- The spread of arts and sciences (correct)
- The cultural importance of a nation
- The historical use in literature
- The country of their use
Why are English, French, German, and Spanish important languages?
Why are English, French, German, and Spanish important languages?
- Due to political, commercial, or other greatness
- Due to their historical use in literature
- Because of the history and influence of their populations in modern times (correct)
- Because of the great civilization preserved and recorded in their literature
Why is Greek studied in its classical form?
Why is Greek studied in its classical form?
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Why is English considered one of the most important languages in the world?
Why is English considered one of the most important languages in the world?
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What was one significant influence on the English language as a result of the Norman Conquest?
What was one significant influence on the English language as a result of the Norman Conquest?
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Which civilization significantly impacted the English vocabulary through contact with England in 597?
Which civilization significantly impacted the English vocabulary through contact with England in 597?
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What is one characteristic of a Living Language?
What is one characteristic of a Living Language?
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Which event brought England into contact with Latin civilization, leading to significant additions to the English vocabulary?
Which event brought England into contact with Latin civilization, leading to significant additions to the English vocabulary?
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What is one reason behind the development of the English language as stated in the text?
What is one reason behind the development of the English language as stated in the text?
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