Basque, the Isolate Language of Europe
  • 1. Where is the Basque language primarily spoken?
A) Italy
B) Ireland
C) Switzerland
D) Basque Country
  • 2. Basque is classified as a _______ language.
A) Slavic
B) Language isolate
C) Romance
D) Germanic
  • 3. What is the word for 'Basque' in the Basque language?
A) Euskara
B) Basquese
C) Vasco
D) Baskisch
  • 4. Which mountain range forms a natural border between Spain and France, where many Basque people live?
A) Rockies
B) Alps
C) Andes
D) Pyrenees
  • 5. What is the literal English translation of 'Euskara'?
A) Shepherd's song
B) Basque language
C) Mountain range
D) Sea breeze
  • 6. What is the capital of the Basque Country in Spain?
A) San Sebastian
B) Bilbao
C) Vitoria-Gasteiz
D) Pamplona
  • 7. Who founded the Basque nationalist party PNV in 1895?
A) Juan Carlos I
B) Sabino Arana
C) Arnaldo Otegi
D) Francisco Franco
  • 8. What is the Basque word for 'hello'?
A) Ciao
B) Bonjour
C) Hola
D) Kaixo
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