Diffusion of Religion and Language Quiz

What is a proto-language?

• A language that has no written records

• A language that is only spoken by a small group

• A modern language spoken today

• A language that is a mix of two languages

What is a language family?

• A group of languages with similar vocabulary

• A group of languages spoken in the same region

• A group of languages that have no written form

• A group of languages with a common ancestor

How do dialects differ from each other?

• They have different alphabets

• They have different grammar rules

• They have different spelling, vocabulary, and pronunciation

• They are spoken by different age groups

What is an isogloss?

• A type of language family

• A dialect spoken in a specific region

• A boundary based on linguistic differences

• A universalizing religion

What is a universalizing religion?

• A religion that seeks to convert others

• A religion that stays within one ethnic group

• A religion that has no sacred texts

• A religion that is only practiced in one country

What is a common feature of universalizing religions?

• They are only practiced in one country

• They have no sacred texts

• They are connected to a specific ethnic group

• They seek to expand and reach many people

Where did Christianity originate?

• North America

• South Asia

• Eastern Mediterranean

• Western Europe

What is the holy book of Islam?

• The Torah

• The Bible

• The Vedas

• The Quran

Who is the founder of Buddhism?

• Muhammad

• Jesus Christ

• Siddhātra (Buddha)

• Guru Nanak

What is a key belief in Sikhism?

• Belief in multiple gods

• Belief in ten gurus

• Belief in reincarnation

• Belief in the caste system