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Why are English, French, German, and Spanish considered important languages?
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?
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?
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?
Which language is the largest of the Western languages?
Which language is known to 1.3 billion people in China alone?
Which language is known to 1.3 billion people in China alone?
Which language is spoken by about 330 million people?
Which language is spoken by about 330 million people?
Which language is spoken by 180 million people?
Which language is spoken by 180 million people?
Which language is studied in its classical form because of the great civilization preserved and recorded in its literature?
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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