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Lost Languages: Exploring Extinct Forms of Communication

Description: Embark on a journey through time as we explore the fascinating world of lost languages. Discover the secrets of ancient civilizations and uncover the stories behind extinct forms of communication.
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Which ancient language was primarily used in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Harappan

  4. Urdu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Harappan language, also known as the Indus Script, was the primary language used in the Indus Valley Civilization, which flourished in the Indian subcontinent around 2500-1900 BCE.

What was the name of the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic writing system?

  1. Cuneiform

  2. Hieroglyphics

  3. Demotic

  4. Hieratic


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hieroglyphics, a complex system of writing using pictorial symbols, was the primary writing system of ancient Egypt from around 3000 BCE until the 4th century CE.

Which extinct language was spoken by the ancient Sumerians?

  1. Akkadian

  2. Sumerian

  3. Babylonian

  4. Assyrian


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sumerian, one of the world's earliest written languages, was spoken by the ancient Sumerians in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) from around 3500-2000 BCE.

What was the name of the ancient Mayan writing system?

  1. Maya glyphs

  2. Maya script

  3. Maya hieroglyphs

  4. Maya codex


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maya glyphs, a complex system of writing using logographic and syllabic symbols, was used by the ancient Maya civilization in Mesoamerica from around 2000 BCE to 1521 CE.

Which language was used in the ancient kingdom of Aksum in Ethiopia?

  1. Ge'ez

  2. Amharic

  3. Tigrinya

  4. Oromo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ge'ez, an ancient Semitic language, was the official language of the Aksumite Kingdom in Ethiopia from around the 1st century CE until the 10th century CE.

What was the name of the ancient script used in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Brahmi

  2. Kharoshthi

  3. Indus Script

  4. Gupta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indus Script, also known as the Harappan Script, was the writing system used in the Indus Valley Civilization from around 2500-1900 BCE. It remains largely undeciphered to this day.

Which ancient language was spoken by the Hittites?

  1. Hittite

  2. Luwian

  3. Hurrian

  4. Palaic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hittite, an Indo-European language, was spoken by the Hittites, an ancient civilization that ruled parts of Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) from around 1600-1200 BCE.

What was the name of the ancient script used by the Olmec civilization in Mesoamerica?

  1. Olmec script

  2. Maya script

  3. Aztec script

  4. Inca script


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Olmec script, also known as the Epi-Olmec script, was a writing system used by the Olmec civilization in Mesoamerica from around 600-400 BCE. It remains largely undeciphered.

Which language was spoken by the ancient Babylonians?

  1. Akkadian

  2. Sumerian

  3. Babylonian

  4. Assyrian


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Akkadian, a Semitic language, was the primary language of the ancient Babylonians, who ruled Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) from around 1800-539 BCE.

What was the name of the ancient script used in the Kingdom of Aksum in Ethiopia?

  1. Ge'ez script

  2. Amharic script

  3. Tigrinya script

  4. Oromo script


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ge'ez script, also known as Ethiopic script, was the writing system used in the Kingdom of Aksum and later in Ethiopia from around the 4th century CE to the present day.

Which language was spoken by the ancient Assyrians?

  1. Akkadian

  2. Sumerian

  3. Babylonian

  4. Assyrian


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Assyrian, a Semitic language closely related to Akkadian, was spoken by the ancient Assyrians, who ruled Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) from around 1365-612 BCE.

What was the name of the ancient script used by the Zapotec civilization in Mesoamerica?

  1. Zapotec script

  2. Maya script

  3. Aztec script

  4. Inca script


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Zapotec script, also known as the Isthmian script, was a writing system used by the Zapotec civilization in Mesoamerica from around 500 BCE to 900 CE.

Which language was spoken by the ancient Egyptians?

  1. Egyptian

  2. Coptic

  3. Arabic

  4. Hebrew


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Egyptian, an Afro-Asiatic language, was spoken by the ancient Egyptians from around 3000 BCE until the 7th century CE. It had several stages of development, including Old Egyptian, Middle Egyptian, and Late Egyptian.

What was the name of the ancient script used by the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Indus Script

  2. Brahmi

  3. Kharoshthi

  4. Gupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indus Script, also known as the Harappan Script, was the writing system used in the Indus Valley Civilization from around 2500-1900 BCE. It remains largely undeciphered to this day.

Which language was spoken by the ancient Aztecs?

  1. Nahuatl

  2. Maya

  3. Quechua

  4. Aymara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nahuatl, an Uto-Aztecan language, was the primary language of the Aztec Empire in Mesoamerica from around 1300-1521 CE. It is still spoken by some indigenous communities in Mexico and Central America.

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