10 Questions
Which term is preferred by many scholars instead of 'Semitic' to describe the peninsular language?
Jaziriyyah
Which language family does Arabic belong to?
Semitic
Which language survived as a revived language in the 19th century after being dormant for over 2000 years?
Hebrew
Which feature is a main characteristic of Semitic languages based on the text?
Tri-consonantal root system
In terms of age, how does Arabic compare to Akkadian among the Semitic languages mentioned?
Akkadian is younger than Arabic
What is a common characteristic shared by Hamito-Semitic languages mentioned in the text?
Similar features in Phonology, morphology, and Syntax
During which period was Arabic primarily used for prayers and religious supplications only?
The Pre-Islamic Period
Who played a significant role in arranging the 28 Arabic alphabet letters during Abdul-Malik ibn Marwan's rule?
Allaithy
In which region is Arabic the official language of 22 countries?
Middle East and North Africa
Who is credited for the urgent need to guard the Qur'an and Prophetic Hadith from distortion and corruption?
Abul-Aswad al-Du’ali
Explore the significance of 'Arabs' in Southern Arabic referring to settled Arab tribes, and learn about the language families relevant to the Middle East. Discover how languages are grouped into families based on similarity of structure, grammar, and vocabulary.
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