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Languages of the Indian Ocean: A Journey Through History and Culture

Description: Embark on a journey through history and culture as we explore the diverse languages spoken in the Indian Ocean region. Discover the unique characteristics, influences, and significance of these languages in shaping the region's rich heritage.
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Which language family is predominantly spoken in the Indian Ocean region?

  1. Indo-European

  2. Afro-Asiatic

  3. Austronesian

  4. Dravidian


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indo-European language family, including Indo-Aryan and Iranian branches, is widely spoken in the Indian Ocean region, encompassing countries like India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Iran.

What is the official language of the Maldives?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sinhala

  3. Dhivehi

  4. Tamil


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dhivehi, also known as Maldivian, is the official language of the Maldives, spoken by the majority of the population and used in government, education, and media.

Which language is spoken by the majority of the population in Mauritius?

  1. French

  2. English

  3. Creole

  4. Hindi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mauritian Creole, a French-based Creole language, is the most widely spoken language in Mauritius, serving as a lingua franca among the diverse ethnic groups.

What is the primary language of the Comoros Islands?

  1. Arabic

  2. French

  3. Comorian

  4. Swahili


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Comorian, also known as Shikomori, is the official language of the Comoros Islands, spoken by the majority of the population and used in government, education, and media.

Which language is closely related to Swahili and spoken along the East African coast?

  1. Somali

  2. Amharic

  3. Tigrinya

  4. Malagasy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Somali, a Cushitic language, is closely related to Swahili and is spoken along the East African coast, including Somalia, Djibouti, and parts of Kenya.

What is the official language of Sri Lanka?

  1. Tamil

  2. Sinhala

  3. English

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sinhala, an Indo-Aryan language, is the official language of Sri Lanka, spoken by the majority of the population and used in government, education, and media.

Which language is spoken by the majority of the population in Seychelles?

  1. French

  2. English

  3. Creole

  4. Malagasy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Seychellois Creole, a French-based Creole language, is the most widely spoken language in Seychelles, serving as a lingua franca among the diverse ethnic groups.

What is the primary language of the Maldives?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sinhala

  3. Dhivehi

  4. Tamil


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dhivehi, also known as Maldivian, is the official language of the Maldives, spoken by the majority of the population and used in government, education, and media.

Which language is spoken by the majority of the population in Mauritius?

  1. French

  2. English

  3. Creole

  4. Hindi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mauritian Creole, a French-based Creole language, is the most widely spoken language in Mauritius, serving as a lingua franca among the diverse ethnic groups.

What is the primary language of the Comoros Islands?

  1. Arabic

  2. French

  3. Comorian

  4. Swahili


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Comorian, also known as Shikomori, is the official language of the Comoros Islands, spoken by the majority of the population and used in government, education, and media.

Which language is closely related to Swahili and spoken along the East African coast?

  1. Somali

  2. Amharic

  3. Tigrinya

  4. Malagasy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Somali, a Cushitic language, is closely related to Swahili and is spoken along the East African coast, including Somalia, Djibouti, and parts of Kenya.

What is the official language of Sri Lanka?

  1. Tamil

  2. Sinhala

  3. English

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sinhala, an Indo-Aryan language, is the official language of Sri Lanka, spoken by the majority of the population and used in government, education, and media.

Which language is spoken by the majority of the population in Seychelles?

  1. French

  2. English

  3. Creole

  4. Malagasy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Seychellois Creole, a French-based Creole language, is the most widely spoken language in Seychelles, serving as a lingua franca among the diverse ethnic groups.

What is the primary language of the Maldives?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sinhala

  3. Dhivehi

  4. Tamil


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dhivehi, also known as Maldivian, is the official language of the Maldives, spoken by the majority of the population and used in government, education, and media.

Which language is spoken by the majority of the population in Mauritius?

  1. French

  2. English

  3. Creole

  4. Hindi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mauritian Creole, a French-based Creole language, is the most widely spoken language in Mauritius, serving as a lingua franca among the diverse ethnic groups.

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