Crash Course Geography Quiz

What is the primary focus of the introduction section in the video?

• The history of agriculture

• The diffusion of the word 'tea'

• The role of music in culture

• The development of architecture

How does language function as a cultural trait according to the video?

• It has no impact on cultural identity

• It is only used for written communication

• It helps in the movement of other cultural traits

• It divides people into different groups

What is a linguistic hearth?

• A place where languages are forbidden

• A region where a language family originated

• A modern language school

• A type of ancient script

What is a lingua franca?

• A language that has no written form

• A language spoken only in Africa

• A language that is no longer spoken

• A language used for trade between people with different native languages

What is the significance of the Bantu languages in Africa?

• They have no influence on other languages

• They are the only languages spoken in Africa

• They spread through relocation diffusion

• They originated from Europe

What is the main reason for language loss as discussed in the video?

• Natural disasters

• Technological advancements

• Lack of interest in learning

• Cultural assimilation and pressure

What is a pidgin language?

• A language spoken only by children

• A language that has no grammar

• A simplified language combining elements of multiple languages

• A language with a large vocabulary

How did the banjo become associated with different cultures?

• Through exclusive use in classical music

• Through cultural appropriation and diffusion

• By being a symbol of modern technology

• By being invented in Europe

What is the Endangered Languages Project?

• A project to create new languages

• An initiative to preserve and revive at-risk languages

• A government program to eliminate old languages

• A school for teaching ancient scripts

What is the impact of cultural diffusion on language?

• It leads to the creation of new languages

• It causes languages to become more complex

• It results in the loss of all languages

• It has no effect on language