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Why are English, French, German, and Spanish considered important languages?

Due to the history and influence of their populations in modern times (correct)

Because of their recent technological advancements

Due to their ancient origins

As a result of their geographical proximity

What contributes to the importance of a language according to the text?

Historical artifacts related to the language

Geographical size of the country

Cultural diversity within the country

Political, economic, technological, and military strength (correct)

How does the spread of arts and sciences impact a language?

It has no impact on the language's prestige

It leads to linguistic conflicts

It strengthens/supports the prestige of that language (correct)

It diminishes the relevance of that language

Which language is the largest of the Western languages?

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Which language is known to 1.3 billion people in China alone?

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Which language is spoken by about 330 million people?

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Which language is spoken by 180 million people?

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Which language is studied in its classical form because of the great civilization preserved and recorded in its literature?

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Importance of Languages

English, French, German, and Spanish are considered important languages due to their widespread use and global influence.
A language's importance is contributed to by its geographical spread, number of native speakers, and its use in international communication, commerce, and education.

Language Statistics

Mandarin Chinese is the largest of the Western languages, known to 1.3 billion people in China alone.
English is spoken by about 330 million people.
Spanish is spoken by 180 million people.

Language and Culture

Latin is studied in its classical form because of the great civilization preserved and recorded in its literature.
The spread of arts and sciences can impact a language by increasing its global influence and importance.

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Test your knowledge on the significance of English, French, German, and Spanish languages in modern times. Explore the influence of political, economic, technological, and military strength on language prominence, as well as the impact of arts and sciences.