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Revitalizing Lost Languages: Success Stories and Lessons Learned

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Which language was successfully revitalized in New Zealand through the efforts of Maori language activists?

  1. Maori

  2. Hawaiian

  3. Inuit

  4. Quechua


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Maori language was successfully revitalized in New Zealand through the efforts of Maori language activists. This revitalization effort involved the establishment of Maori language schools, the promotion of Maori language in media and education, and the development of Maori language resources.

What was the name of the Hawaiian language immersion school that played a key role in the revitalization of the Hawaiian language?

  1. Punahou School

  2. Kamehameha Schools

  3. Iolani School

  4. Hilo High School


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kamehameha Schools was the name of the Hawaiian language immersion school that played a key role in the revitalization of the Hawaiian language. Founded in 1887, Kamehameha Schools is a private school system that provides education to Native Hawaiian students from kindergarten through high school. The school system has a strong focus on Hawaiian language and culture, and has been instrumental in the revitalization of the Hawaiian language.

Which language was revitalized in Mexico through the efforts of the Nahuatl language movement?

  1. Nahuatl

  2. Maya

  3. Zapotec

  4. Mixtec


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nahuatl was the language that was revitalized in Mexico through the efforts of the Nahuatl language movement. The Nahuatl language movement is a grassroots movement that seeks to promote the use of the Nahuatl language and culture. The movement has been successful in raising awareness of the Nahuatl language and culture, and has led to the establishment of Nahuatl language schools and the development of Nahuatl language resources.

What was the name of the Quechua language revitalization project that was launched in Peru in the 1970s?

  1. Proyecto Quechua

  2. Proyecto Runasimi

  3. Proyecto Qichwa

  4. Proyecto Kichwa


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Proyecto Runasimi was the name of the Quechua language revitalization project that was launched in Peru in the 1970s. Proyecto Runasimi was a government-funded project that aimed to promote the use of the Quechua language in education, media, and government. The project was successful in raising awareness of the Quechua language and culture, and led to the development of Quechua language resources.

Which language was revitalized in Canada through the efforts of the Inuit language movement?

  1. Inuit

  2. Cree

  3. Ojibwe

  4. Blackfoot


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Inuit was the language that was revitalized in Canada through the efforts of the Inuit language movement. The Inuit language movement is a grassroots movement that seeks to promote the use of the Inuit language and culture. The movement has been successful in raising awareness of the Inuit language and culture, and has led to the establishment of Inuit language schools and the development of Inuit language resources.

What was the name of the Maori language revitalization project that was launched in New Zealand in the 1980s?

  1. Te Reo Maori Project

  2. Te Maori Language Commission

  3. Te Maori Language Board

  4. Te Maori Language Authority


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Te Reo Maori Project was the name of the Maori language revitalization project that was launched in New Zealand in the 1980s. Te Reo Maori Project was a government-funded project that aimed to promote the use of the Maori language in education, media, and government. The project was successful in raising awareness of the Maori language and culture, and led to the development of Maori language resources.

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

  1. Navajo

  2. Hopi

  3. Zuni

  4. Apache


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Navajo was the language that was revitalized in the United States through the efforts of the Navajo language movement. The Navajo language movement is a grassroots movement that seeks to promote the use of the Navajo language and culture. The movement has been successful in raising awareness of the Navajo language and culture, and has led to the establishment of Navajo language schools and the development of Navajo language resources.

What was the name of the Hawaiian language revitalization project that was launched in the United States in the 1990s?

  1. Ka Haka 'Ula Project

  2. Ka Lei Maile Project

  3. Ka Pua 'Ilima Project

  4. Ka Makana Project


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ka Haka 'Ula Project was the name of the Hawaiian language revitalization project that was launched in the United States in the 1990s. Ka Haka 'Ula Project was a government-funded project that aimed to promote the use of the Hawaiian language in education, media, and government. The project was successful in raising awareness of the Hawaiian language and culture, and led to the development of Hawaiian language resources.

Which language was revitalized in Australia through the efforts of the Aboriginal language movement?

  1. Yolngu Matha

  2. Warlpiri

  3. Pitjantjatjara

  4. Arrernte


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yolngu Matha was the language that was revitalized in Australia through the efforts of the Aboriginal language movement. The Aboriginal language movement is a grassroots movement that seeks to promote the use of Aboriginal languages and cultures. The movement has been successful in raising awareness of Aboriginal languages and cultures, and has led to the establishment of Aboriginal language schools and the development of Aboriginal language resources.

What was the name of the Maori language revitalization project that was launched in New Zealand in the 2000s?

  1. Te Puni Kokiri Project

  2. Te Taura Whiri Project

  3. Te Papa Atawhai Project

  4. Te Whare Tapa Wha Project


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Te Puni Kokiri Project was the name of the Maori language revitalization project that was launched in New Zealand in the 2000s. Te Puni Kokiri Project was a government-funded project that aimed to promote the use of the Maori language in education, media, and government. The project was successful in raising awareness of the Maori language and culture, and led to the development of Maori language resources.

Which language was revitalized in the United States through the efforts of the Lakota language movement?

  1. Lakota

  2. Dakota

  3. Nakota

  4. Sioux


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lakota was the language that was revitalized in the United States through the efforts of the Lakota language movement. The Lakota language movement is a grassroots movement that seeks to promote the use of the Lakota language and culture. The movement has been successful in raising awareness of the Lakota language and culture, and has led to the establishment of Lakota language schools and the development of Lakota language resources.

What was the name of the Hawaiian language revitalization project that was launched in the United States in the 2010s?

  1. Ka Mana 'Oihana Project

  2. Ka 'Ike Project

  3. Ka Wai Ola Project

  4. Ka Puana Project


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ka Mana 'Oihana Project was the name of the Hawaiian language revitalization project that was launched in the United States in the 2010s. Ka Mana 'Oihana Project was a government-funded project that aimed to promote the use of the Hawaiian language in education, media, and government. The project was successful in raising awareness of the Hawaiian language and culture, and led to the development of Hawaiian language resources.

Which language was revitalized in Canada through the efforts of the Cree language movement?

  1. Cree

  2. Ojibwe

  3. Blackfoot

  4. Inuit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cree was the language that was revitalized in Canada through the efforts of the Cree language movement. The Cree language movement is a grassroots movement that seeks to promote the use of the Cree language and culture. The movement has been successful in raising awareness of the Cree language and culture, and has led to the establishment of Cree language schools and the development of Cree language resources.

What was the name of the Maori language revitalization project that was launched in New Zealand in the 2020s?

  1. Te Ao Maori Project

  2. Te Kohanga Reo Project

  3. Te Kura Kaupapa Maori Project

  4. Te Whare Wananga Maori Project


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Te Ao Maori Project was the name of the Maori language revitalization project that was launched in New Zealand in the 2020s. Te Ao Maori Project was a government-funded project that aimed to promote the use of the Maori language in education, media, and government. The project was successful in raising awareness of the Maori language and culture, and led to the development of Maori language resources.

Which language was revitalized in the United States through the efforts of the Cherokee language movement?

  1. Cherokee

  2. Choctaw

  3. Chickasaw

  4. Creek


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cherokee was the language that was revitalized in the United States through the efforts of the Cherokee language movement. The Cherokee language movement is a grassroots movement that seeks to promote the use of the Cherokee language and culture. The movement has been successful in raising awareness of the Cherokee language and culture, and has led to the establishment of Cherokee language schools and the development of Cherokee language resources.

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