Language and Thought Quiz

What is the main topic of the talk?

(a)  

• The power of language in shaping human thoughts
• The history of language development

• The influence of culture on language

• The impact of technology on language

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How many languages are spoken around the world?

(a)  

• 10000

• 7000
• 1000

• 500

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What is the unique feature of the Kuuk Thaayorre language?

(a)  

• It has a complex grammatical gender system

• It has no words for colors

• It uses only cardinal directions for spatial orien
• It uses a different writing system

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How do Russian speakers differentiate between light and dark blue?

• They use a combination of colors to describe the shades

• They do not differentiate between the shades

• Using different words for each shade

• Using the same word for both shades

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What is the consequence of having count words in a language?

(a)  

• It has no impact on cognitive abilities

• It restricts cognitive development

• It opens up the world of mathematics
• It limits the ability to perform mathematical calculations

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How do English speakers and Spanish speakers differ in remembering events?

(a)  

• English speakers remember the intention, while Spa
• English speakers remember the person responsible, while Spanish speakers remember the intention

• Both groups remember the same details about the event

• Neither group remembers any details about the event

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What is the current rate of language loss in the world?

• One language per month

• One language per week

• One language per year

• One language per decade

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What is the main message the speaker wants to convey?

• The need for a universal language

• The importance of preserving linguistic diversity

• The impact of language on technological advancements

• The limitations of human cognitive abilities

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