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Which term is preferred by many scholars instead of 'Semitic' to describe the peninsular language?
Which term is preferred by many scholars instead of 'Semitic' to describe the peninsular language?
- Samitic
- Proto-Arabic
- Hebrew
- Jaziriyyah (correct)
Which language family does Arabic belong to?
Which language family does Arabic belong to?
- Hamito-Semitic
- Indo-European
- Semitic (correct)
- Turkic
Which language survived as a revived language in the 19th century after being dormant for over 2000 years?
Which language survived as a revived language in the 19th century after being dormant for over 2000 years?
- Amharic
- Phoenician
- Latin
- Hebrew (correct)
Which feature is a main characteristic of Semitic languages based on the text?
Which feature is a main characteristic of Semitic languages based on the text?
In terms of age, how does Arabic compare to Akkadian among the Semitic languages mentioned?
In terms of age, how does Arabic compare to Akkadian among the Semitic languages mentioned?
What is a common characteristic shared by Hamito-Semitic languages mentioned in the text?
What is a common characteristic shared by Hamito-Semitic languages mentioned in the text?
During which period was Arabic primarily used for prayers and religious supplications only?
During which period was Arabic primarily used for prayers and religious supplications only?
Who played a significant role in arranging the 28 Arabic alphabet letters during Abdul-Malik ibn Marwan's rule?
Who played a significant role in arranging the 28 Arabic alphabet letters during Abdul-Malik ibn Marwan's rule?
In which region is Arabic the official language of 22 countries?
In which region is Arabic the official language of 22 countries?
Who is credited for the urgent need to guard the Qur'an and Prophetic Hadith from distortion and corruption?
Who is credited for the urgent need to guard the Qur'an and Prophetic Hadith from distortion and corruption?
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