0

Tibeto-Burman Languages: A Linguistic Expedition

Description: Embark on a linguistic expedition through the fascinating world of Tibeto-Burman languages, exploring their unique features, geographic distribution, and cultural significance.
Number of Questions: 15
Created by:
Tags: tibeto-burman languages linguistics language families himalayan languages
Attempted 0/15 Correct 0 Score 0

Which language family do Tibeto-Burman languages belong to?

  1. Sino-Tibetan

  2. Indo-European

  3. Austroasiatic

  4. Dravidian


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tibeto-Burman languages are a branch of the Sino-Tibetan language family, which is one of the largest language families in the world.

What is the approximate number of Tibeto-Burman languages spoken worldwide?

  1. Around 400

  2. Around 100

  3. Around 2000

  4. Around 600


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are approximately 400 Tibeto-Burman languages spoken by various communities across Asia.

Which region is considered the primary homeland of Tibeto-Burman languages?

  1. Himalayan Region

  2. Southeast Asia

  3. Central Asia

  4. East Asia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Himalayan Region, particularly the eastern Himalayas, is widely regarded as the primary homeland of Tibeto-Burman languages.

Which Tibeto-Burman language has the largest number of native speakers?

  1. Burmese

  2. Tibetan

  3. Nepali

  4. Bodo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Burmese, spoken in Myanmar, is the Tibeto-Burman language with the largest number of native speakers.

What is the approximate geographic distribution of Tibeto-Burman languages?

  1. Central and South Asia

  2. Southeast Asia and East Asia

  3. North Asia and Europe

  4. Africa and South America


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tibeto-Burman languages are primarily distributed across Central and South Asia, including the Himalayan region, parts of China, Myanmar, and Northeast India.

Which Tibeto-Burman language is spoken in Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Tibetan

  3. Nepali

  4. Bodo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dzongkha is the official language of Bhutan and is spoken by the majority of the population.

What is the name of the Tibeto-Burman language spoken in Arunachal Pradesh, India?

  1. Adi

  2. Nishi

  3. Apatani

  4. Monpa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adi is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Adi people of Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Which Tibeto-Burman language is spoken in the Kachin State of Myanmar?

  1. Kachin

  2. Burmese

  3. Shan

  4. Karen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kachin is the primary language spoken by the Kachin people of Myanmar.

What is the name of the Tibeto-Burman language spoken in the Sikkim region of India?

  1. Lepcha

  2. Bhutia

  3. Limbu

  4. Tamang


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lepcha is the native language of the Lepcha people of Sikkim, India.

Which Tibeto-Burman language is spoken in the Nagaland state of India?

  1. Ao

  2. Naga

  3. Angami

  4. Sema


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ao is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Ao Naga people of Nagaland, India.

What is the name of the Tibeto-Burman language spoken in the Ladakh region of India?

  1. Ladakhi

  2. Balti

  3. Dardic

  4. Shina


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ladakhi is the native language of the people of Ladakh, India.

Which Tibeto-Burman language is spoken in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh?

  1. Marma

  2. Chakma

  3. Tanchangya

  4. Mro


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Marma is the primary language spoken by the Marma people of the Chittagong Hill Tracts in Bangladesh.

What is the name of the Tibeto-Burman language spoken in the Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of China?

  1. Lisu

  2. Yi

  3. Naxi

  4. Bai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lisu is the native language of the Lisu people of the Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture in China.

Which Tibeto-Burman language is spoken in the Kachin State of Myanmar?

  1. Kachin

  2. Burmese

  3. Shan

  4. Karen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kachin is the primary language spoken by the Kachin people of Myanmar.

What is the name of the Tibeto-Burman language spoken in the Sikkim region of India?

  1. Lepcha

  2. Bhutia

  3. Limbu

  4. Tamang


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lepcha is the native language of the Lepcha people of Sikkim, India.

- Hide questions