SS6G10a Languages of Europe

Romance languages are derived from Latin. Which of these is an example of a Romance Language?

• English

• French

• Polish

• Russian

What conclusion can be supported by the information shown in this map? (Hint: Romance languages are shown in DARK BLUE)

• Romance languages can be found on all continents.

• Romance languages are used primarily in Europe and Latin America.

• Both German and English languages are forms of Romance languages.

• Romance languages were once dominant in North America and Africa.

Most people in Europe identify themselves as being part of what religion?

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Judaism

If you traveled to the Iberian Peninsula, which language family would you experience while you were there?

• Germainc
• English
• Romance
• Slavic

English and German are examples of ______ languages.

• Romance
• Slavic
• Germanic
• Greek

This language family is spoken in Russia and other eastern European countries.

• Germanic
• Slavic
• English
• Romance

This language family came from the ancient Roman Empire.

• Slavic
• English
• Germanic
• Romance

In order to better communicate with people from other countries, most Europeans learn to speak ______ as a second language.

• French
• German
• English
• Spanish

Italian, French, and Spanish are members of this language family.

• Germanic
• Romance
• Slavic
• English

English and German are examples of ______ languages.

• Romance
• Slavic
• Germanic
• Greek