Ethnologue: Languages of the World Quiz

According to Ethnologue, how many known languages were spoken by people around the world in 2017?

• 7,102 languages

• 6,999 languages

• 8,000 languages

• 7,500 languages

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In which continent are there 2,296 languages spoken according to Ethnologue?

• Europe

• Americas

• Africa

• Asia

What is a key factor contributing to the decline of languages according to the text?

• Urbanization

• Globalization

• Education

• Technology

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How many indigenous languages exist in North America according to the text?

• 150 languages

• 165 languages

• 200 languages

• 100 languages

How many aboriginal languages have become extinct in Australia since European settlers arrived?

• 200 languages

• 100 languages

• 50 languages

• 150 languages

What is the main reason for the rapid decline in indigenous languages in North America?

• Natural disasters

• Climate change

• War

• European settlement

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What is the estimated number of languages that will be lost within the next century according to the text?

• 1,000 languages

• 4,000 languages

• 2,000 languages

• 3,000 languages

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Which continent has the least number of languages spoken according to Ethnologue?

• Pacific

• Africa

• Americas

• Europe

What happens to the rate of survival of a language when it stops being taught to young children?

• It remains the same

• It increases

• It drops rapidly

• It fluctuates

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What is the main reason for languages failing to survive due to the death of the current native speakers?

• Lack of interest

• Lack of resources

• Lack of government support

• Lack of speakers