Dead Languages: Understanding the Significance of Extinct Tongues
Description: Explore the fascinating world of dead languages and uncover their significance in shaping history, culture, and linguistics. | |
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Which ancient language was spoken in Mesopotamia and is considered one of the earliest forms of written communication?
What is the name of the ancient Egyptian writing system that combines hieroglyphs, hieratic, and demotic scripts?
Which extinct language was spoken by the ancient Romans and is the root of many modern Romance languages?
What is the name of the ancient language spoken in the Indus Valley Civilization, whose script remains largely undeciphered?
Which extinct language was spoken by the ancient Greeks and is known for its rich literature, philosophy, and drama?
What is the name of the extinct language spoken by the ancient Persians and is closely related to Sanskrit?
Which extinct language was spoken in ancient India and is the ancestor of many modern Indo-Aryan languages?
What is the name of the extinct language spoken by the ancient Mayans and is known for its intricate writing system?
Which extinct language was spoken by the ancient Aztecs and is known for its extensive use of pictographs?
What is the name of the extinct language spoken by the ancient Incas and is known for its use of quipus, a knotted string recording system?
Which extinct language was spoken by the ancient Babylonians and is known for its extensive use of cuneiform script?
What is the name of the extinct language spoken by the ancient Assyrians and is closely related to Akkadian?
Which extinct language was spoken by the ancient Hittites and is known for its complex hieroglyphic writing system?
What is the name of the extinct language spoken by the ancient Egyptians and is known for its use of hieroglyphs?
Which extinct language was spoken by the ancient Etruscans and is known for its unique alphabet?