How Does Language Move? Crash Course Geography

The video explores the role of language as a cultural trait, its diffusion across the globe, and its impact on identity and cultural change. It discusses the origins of words like 'tea' and 'chai', the concept of lingua francas, and the mapping of language families. The video also covers language diffusion, multilingualism, and the revitalization of dormant languages. It highlights cultural diffusion and appropriation, using the banjo as an example of how cultural traits evolve and spread.

What influenced the different words for 'tea' in various languages?

• The method of tea preparation

• The type of tea leaves used

• The color of the tea

• The region where traders encountered tea

How did the shift to agriculture impact language diffusion?

• It made language less important

• It increased interactions between different groups

• It led to the creation of new languages

• It isolated communities, reducing language exchange

What is a linguistic hearth?

• A dialect of a major language

• A region where a language family originated

• A language that is no longer spoken

• A place where a language is most commonly spoken

What is a lingua franca?

• A language adopted for communication between speakers of different native languages

• A language used for official government documents

• A language that has no written form

• A language spoken only in rural areas

How does relocation diffusion affect language?

• It causes languages to become extinct

• It spreads languages to new areas

• It isolates languages

• It makes languages more complex

What role do lingua francas play in multilingual regions?

• They are used only in formal settings

• They are the native languages of the region

• They facilitate communication between different language speakers

• They replace all local languages

How do pidgin languages typically form?

• Through the use of sign language

• Through the blending of multiple languages for trade

• By simplifying a single language

• By creating a new language from scratch

What is the main goal of language revitalization efforts?

• To simplify complex languages

• To preserve and revive dormant languages

• To replace old languages with modern ones

• To create new languages

What is cultural appropriation in the context of language and music?

• Ignoring cultural differences

• Preserving cultural heritage

• Creating new cultural elements

• Adopting cultural elements without acknowledging their origins

What is the significance of the banjo in cultural diffusion?

• It has roots in African culture

• It was invented in Europe

• It is a modern invention

• It is only used in classical music