Historical Linguistics - Test
- 1. What is the study of language change over time called?
A) Phonology
B) Historical Linguistics
C) Syntax
D) Descriptive Linguistics
- 2. What is the process by which two languages influence each other called?
A) Language acquisition
B) Language contact
C) Language isolation
D) Language extinction
- 3. Which ancient civilization is known for leaving behind the Rosetta Stone, aiding in deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs?
A) Ancient Egypt
B) Ancient Mesopotamia
C) Ancient Greece
D) Ancient China
- 4. What is the name for the study of the origins and history of words?
A) Syntax
B) Morphology
C) Pragmatics
D) Etymology
- 5. Which language family does Spanish belong to?
A) Indo-European
B) Sino-Tibetan
C) Dravidian
D) Afro-Asiatic
- 6. What is the name of the language family that includes English, German, and Dutch?
A) Slavic
B) Germanic
C) Romance
D) Celtic
- 7. Which language family is known for its click consonants?
A) Uralic
B) Khoisan
C) Indo-European
D) Austronesian
- 8. Which language is considered a linguistic isolate?
A) Swahili
B) French
C) Chinese
D) Basque
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