Vanishing Voices Quiz

How many languages are spoken by 78 percent of the world's population?

• 85

• 100

• 200

• 500

How many languages are spoken by fewer than 9 million people combined?

• 2,000

• 1,000

• 3,000

• 3,500

How often is it estimated that a language 'dies'?

• Every 7 days

• Every 14 days

• Every 21 days

• Every 30 days

What is a factor contributing to the disappearance of smaller languages?

• Lack of interest in learning new languages

• Globalization and dominant world languages

• Lack of educational institutions

• Strict language laws by governments

Why is the extinction of a language with a small number of speakers a concern?

• It causes political instability

• It leads to loss of unique perspectives and knowledge

• It increases environmental degradation

• It affects global economy

What is an example of unique knowledge that could be lost with the extinction of a language?

• Historical artifacts

• Scientific knowledge about plants and animals

• Geographical landmarks

• Cultural traditions

What is the goal of the Enduring Voices Project?

• To eliminate endangered languages

• To create new languages

• To accurately document and preserve disappearing languages

• To promote dominant world languages

Why is the work of groups like the Enduring Voices Project important?

• To pass on historical, cultural, and scientific knowledge to future generations

• To promote globalization

• To enforce language laws

• To preserve ancient artifacts

What does K. David Harrison believe about the knowledge of people from hunter-gatherer societies?

• It has no value

• It may someday save us

• It is outdated and useless

• It is irrelevant in the modern world

What is the main concern regarding the rapid disappearance of languages?

• Rise in global poverty

• Increase in linguistic conflicts

• Decrease in global population

• Loss of cultural diversity