One aspect of linguistic history is language loss. When a language disappears,
A. less strain is put on the educational system, because it has less language diversity to deal with.
B. historical linguists have confirmation that language is also a victim of evolutionary forces.
C. so does pride in one's heritage.
D. cultural diversity is reduced as well.
E. humanity is that much closer to global integration.
Answer: D
You might also like to view...
Which of these statements referring to gender and art is true?
a. Many aspects of visual and performing arts reflect gender differences. b. Women tend to play the primary role in religious ceremonies. c. Men are less likely to be healers than are women. d. When performance arts became secular, women took on the majority of the roles.
Music plays an important role in cultural preservation
a. True b. False
The faculty of language in the narrow sense refers to:
A. the shared communicative capabilities of humans and some nonhumans B. the characteristics of language that are unique to humans C. the characteristics of communication found only in apes and humans D. any ability to communicate
Which of the following is NOT one of the multiple functions of dance?
a. It may be performed simultaneously. b. It can express political values and attitudes. c. It is unique and is not associated with other communicative forms of art. d. It varies widely from society to society in performance value. e. It is supported substantially by governments in some state societies.