The Languages of the Sino-Tibetan Family

Description: The Sino-Tibetan family is a large and diverse family of languages spoken in East and South Asia. It includes some of the most widely spoken languages in the world, such as Mandarin Chinese, Tibetan, and Burmese. This quiz will test your knowledge of the languages of the Sino-Tibetan family.
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Which of the following is a Sino-Tibetan language?

  1. Mandarin Chinese

  2. Japanese

  3. Korean

  4. Vietnamese


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mandarin Chinese is the most widely spoken language in the world, with over 1 billion speakers. It is a member of the Sinitic branch of the Sino-Tibetan family.

Which of the following is a Tibetan language?

  1. Tibetan

  2. Dzongkha

  3. Ladakhi

  4. Sherpa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tibetan is the official language of Tibet and is spoken by over 6 million people. It is a member of the Tibetan branch of the Sino-Tibetan family.

Which of the following is a Burmese language?

  1. Burmese

  2. Karen

  3. Shan

  4. Mon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Burmese is the official language of Myanmar and is spoken by over 30 million people. It is a member of the Burmic branch of the Sino-Tibetan family.

Which of the following is a Sinitic language?

  1. Mandarin Chinese

  2. Cantonese

  3. Wu

  4. Min


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mandarin Chinese is the most widely spoken Sinitic language, with over 1 billion speakers. It is the official language of the People's Republic of China.

Which of the following is a Tibeto-Burman language?

  1. Tibetan

  2. Burmese

  3. Karen

  4. Sherpa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tibetan is a Tibeto-Burman language, as are Burmese, Karen, and Sherpa. The Tibeto-Burman branch of the Sino-Tibetan family is the largest, with over 400 languages.

Which of the following is a Lolo-Burmese language?

  1. Burmese

  2. Karen

  3. Lisu

  4. Naxi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lisu is a Lolo-Burmese language, as are Burmese, Karen, and Naxi. The Lolo-Burmese branch of the Sino-Tibetan family is spoken in Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and China.

Which of the following is a Karen language?

  1. Karen

  2. Sgaw Karen

  3. Pwo Karen

  4. Kayah


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karen is a Karen language, as are Sgaw Karen, Pwo Karen, and Kayah. The Karen languages are spoken in Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos.

Which of the following is a Sherpa language?

  1. Sherpa

  2. Solu Khumbu Sherpa

  3. Rolwaling Sherpa

  4. Helambu Sherpa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sherpa is a Sherpa language, as are Solu Khumbu Sherpa, Rolwaling Sherpa, and Helambu Sherpa. The Sherpa languages are spoken in Nepal and Tibet.

Which of the following is a Naxi language?

  1. Naxi

  2. Mosuo

  3. Yi

  4. Bai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Naxi is a Naxi language, as are Mosuo, Yi, and Bai. The Naxi languages are spoken in China.

Which of the following is a Bai language?

  1. Bai

  2. Pumi

  3. Nuosu

  4. Lahu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bai is a Bai language, as are Pumi, Nuosu, and Lahu. The Bai languages are spoken in China.

Which of the following is a Yi language?

  1. Yi

  2. Nuosu

  3. Lahu

  4. Hani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yi is a Yi language, as are Nuosu, Lahu, and Hani. The Yi languages are spoken in China.

Which of the following is a Hani language?

  1. Hani

  2. Akha

  3. Lisu

  4. Naxi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hani is a Hani language, as are Akha, Lisu, and Naxi. The Hani languages are spoken in China.

Which of the following is an Akha language?

  1. Akha

  2. Hani

  3. Lisu

  4. Naxi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Akha is an Akha language, as are Hani, Lisu, and Naxi. The Akha languages are spoken in China, Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos.

Which of the following is a Lisu language?

  1. Lisu

  2. Akha

  3. Hani

  4. Naxi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lisu is a Lisu language, as are Akha, Hani, and Naxi. The Lisu languages are spoken in China, Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos.

Which of the following is a Nung language?

  1. Nung

  2. Tay

  3. Thai

  4. Lao


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nung is a Nung language, as are Tay, Thai, and Lao. The Nung languages are spoken in China, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand.

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