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Success Stories in Endangered Language Revitalization

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Which endangered language was successfully revitalized by the efforts of the Maori people in New Zealand?

  1. Maori

  2. Hawaiian

  3. Samoan

  4. Tongan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Maori people in New Zealand have successfully revitalized their language, Maori, through various initiatives such as language immersion programs, cultural festivals, and the use of Maori language in education and media.

Which endangered language in the United States was revitalized through the efforts of the Navajo Nation?

  1. Navajo

  2. Apache

  3. Hopi

  4. Zuni


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Navajo Nation in the United States has successfully revitalized the Navajo language through initiatives such as the Navajo Language Act, the establishment of Navajo language schools, and the use of Navajo language in government and media.

Which endangered language in Australia was successfully revitalized by the efforts of the Yolngu people?

  1. Yolngu Matha

  2. Warlpiri

  3. Pitjantjatjara

  4. Arrernte


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Yolngu people in Australia have successfully revitalized their language, Yolngu Matha, through initiatives such as language immersion programs, cultural festivals, and the use of Yolngu Matha in education and media.

Which endangered language in Canada was successfully revitalized by the efforts of the Cree people?

  1. Cree

  2. Inuktitut

  3. Ojibwe

  4. Blackfoot


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cree people in Canada have successfully revitalized their language, Cree, through initiatives such as language immersion programs, cultural festivals, and the use of Cree language in education and media.

Which endangered language in Mexico was successfully revitalized by the efforts of the Maya people?

  1. Maya

  2. Nahuatl

  3. Zapotec

  4. Mixtec


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Maya people in Mexico have successfully revitalized their language, Maya, through initiatives such as language immersion programs, cultural festivals, and the use of Maya language in education and media.

Which endangered language in Peru was successfully revitalized by the efforts of the Quechua people?

  1. Quechua

  2. Aymara

  3. Shipibo-Conibo

  4. Ashaninka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Quechua people in Peru have successfully revitalized their language, Quechua, through initiatives such as language immersion programs, cultural festivals, and the use of Quechua language in education and media.

Which endangered language in Bolivia was successfully revitalized by the efforts of the Aymara people?

  1. Aymara

  2. Quechua

  3. Guarani

  4. Chiquitano


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Aymara people in Bolivia have successfully revitalized their language, Aymara, through initiatives such as language immersion programs, cultural festivals, and the use of Aymara language in education and media.

Which endangered language in Ecuador was successfully revitalized by the efforts of the Kichwa people?

  1. Kichwa

  2. Shuar

  3. Achuar

  4. Cofán


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kichwa people in Ecuador have successfully revitalized their language, Kichwa, through initiatives such as language immersion programs, cultural festivals, and the use of Kichwa language in education and media.

Which endangered language in Colombia was successfully revitalized by the efforts of the Wayuu people?

  1. Wayuu

  2. Paez

  3. Nasa

  4. Emberá


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Wayuu people in Colombia have successfully revitalized their language, Wayuu, through initiatives such as language immersion programs, cultural festivals, and the use of Wayuu language in education and media.

Which endangered language in Brazil was successfully revitalized by the efforts of the Guarani people?

  1. Guarani

  2. Kaingang

  3. Xavante

  4. Yanomami


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Guarani people in Brazil have successfully revitalized their language, Guarani, through initiatives such as language immersion programs, cultural festivals, and the use of Guarani language in education and media.

Which endangered language in Paraguay was successfully revitalized by the efforts of the Guarani people?

  1. Guarani

  2. Ayoreo

  3. Chacobo

  4. Chiquitano


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Guarani people in Paraguay have successfully revitalized their language, Guarani, through initiatives such as language immersion programs, cultural festivals, and the use of Guarani language in education and media.

Which endangered language in Argentina was successfully revitalized by the efforts of the Mapuche people?

  1. Mapuche

  2. Tehuelche

  3. Ona

  4. Yaghan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mapuche people in Argentina have successfully revitalized their language, Mapuche, through initiatives such as language immersion programs, cultural festivals, and the use of Mapuche language in education and media.

Which endangered language in Chile was successfully revitalized by the efforts of the Mapuche people?

  1. Mapuche

  2. Aymara

  3. Quechua

  4. Rapa Nui


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mapuche people in Chile have successfully revitalized their language, Mapuche, through initiatives such as language immersion programs, cultural festivals, and the use of Mapuche language in education and media.

Which endangered language in Peru was successfully revitalized by the efforts of the Shipibo-Conibo people?

  1. Shipibo-Conibo

  2. Ashaninka

  3. Aguaruna

  4. Witoto


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Shipibo-Conibo people in Peru have successfully revitalized their language, Shipibo-Conibo, through initiatives such as language immersion programs, cultural festivals, and the use of Shipibo-Conibo language in education and media.

Which endangered language in Bolivia was successfully revitalized by the efforts of the Chiquitano people?

  1. Chiquitano

  2. Guarani

  3. Aymara

  4. Quechua


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chiquitano people in Bolivia have successfully revitalized their language, Chiquitano, through initiatives such as language immersion programs, cultural festivals, and the use of Chiquitano language in education and media.

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