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Cultural and Linguistic Geography

Description: This quiz tests your knowledge of Cultural and Linguistic Geography.
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Which of the following is NOT a type of cultural landscape?

  1. Vernacular

  2. Folk

  3. Formal

  4. Sacred


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Formal cultural landscapes are not a type of cultural landscape, as they are typically designed and created by professionals, rather than evolving naturally over time.

What is the study of the relationship between language and space called?

  1. Linguistic geography

  2. Cultural geography

  3. Political geography

  4. Economic geography


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Linguistic geography is the study of the relationship between language and space, and how language varies across different regions and cultures.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence the distribution of languages?

  1. Physical barriers

  2. Cultural barriers

  3. Political boundaries

  4. Economic factors


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Economic factors are not typically considered to be a major factor in influencing the distribution of languages, as languages are more likely to be influenced by physical, cultural, and political factors.

What is the term for a language that is spoken by a small group of people in a specific region?

  1. Dialect

  2. Vernacular

  3. Patois

  4. Creole


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A dialect is a language that is spoken by a small group of people in a specific region, and which differs from the standard language in terms of pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary.

Which of the following is NOT a type of language boundary?

  1. Isogloss

  2. Dialect boundary

  3. Language family boundary

  4. Political boundary


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Political boundaries are not a type of language boundary, as they are typically determined by political factors, rather than linguistic factors.

What is the term for a language that has been simplified and adapted for use by a group of people who do not share a common language?

  1. Pidgin

  2. Creole

  3. Dialect

  4. Vernacular


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A pidgin is a language that has been simplified and adapted for use by a group of people who do not share a common language, and which is typically used for communication in specific contexts, such as trade or travel.

Which of the following is NOT a type of language family?

  1. Indo-European

  2. Afro-Asiatic

  3. Sino-Tibetan

  4. Austronesian


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Austronesian is not a type of language family, as it is a group of languages that are spoken in the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia, and which are not related to the other language families listed.

What is the term for a language that has been adopted by a group of people as their own, even though it is not their native language?

  1. Creole

  2. Pidgin

  3. Dialect

  4. Vernacular


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A creole is a language that has been adopted by a group of people as their own, even though it is not their native language, and which typically develops when a pidgin becomes the native language of a community.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence the development of cultural landscapes?

  1. Physical environment

  2. Cultural values and beliefs

  3. Economic activities

  4. Political factors


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Political factors are not typically considered to be a major factor in influencing the development of cultural landscapes, as cultural landscapes are more likely to be influenced by physical, cultural, and economic factors.

What is the term for a language that is spoken by a large group of people across a wide area?

  1. Dialect

  2. Vernacular

  3. Patois

  4. Standard language


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A standard language is a language that is spoken by a large group of people across a wide area, and which is typically used in education, government, and the media.

Which of the following is NOT a type of cultural region?

  1. Formal

  2. Vernacular

  3. Folk

  4. Sacred


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Formal cultural regions are not a type of cultural region, as they are typically defined by political or administrative boundaries, rather than by cultural factors.

What is the term for a language that is no longer spoken by any living person?

  1. Dead language

  2. Extinct language

  3. Ancient language

  4. Historical language


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A dead language is a language that is no longer spoken by any living person, and which is typically only known through written records.

Which of the following is NOT a type of linguistic boundary?

  1. Isogloss

  2. Dialect boundary

  3. Language family boundary

  4. Cultural boundary


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cultural boundaries are not a type of linguistic boundary, as they are typically determined by cultural factors, rather than linguistic factors.

What is the term for a language that is spoken by a small group of people in a specific region, and which is typically not recognized as a standard language?

  1. Dialect

  2. Vernacular

  3. Patois

  4. Creole


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A dialect is a language that is spoken by a small group of people in a specific region, and which typically differs from the standard language in terms of pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence the distribution of languages?

  1. Physical barriers

  2. Cultural barriers

  3. Political boundaries

  4. Technological factors


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Technological factors are not typically considered to be a major factor in influencing the distribution of languages, as languages are more likely to be influenced by physical, cultural, and political factors.

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