Major Language Families of Myanmar

Description: Major Language Families of Myanmar
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Which Sino-Tibetan language is the official language of Myanmar?

  1. Burmese

  2. Karen

  3. Shan

  4. Chin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Burmese is the official language of Myanmar and is spoken by over 70% of the population.

Which Austroasiatic language is spoken in the southern part of Myanmar?

  1. Mon

  2. Khmer

  3. Vietnamese

  4. Thai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mon is an Austroasiatic language spoken in the southern part of Myanmar and is closely related to Khmer, the official language of Cambodia.

Which Tai-Kadai language is spoken in the Shan State of Myanmar?

  1. Shan

  2. Tai Lue

  3. Khun

  4. Lahu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shan is a Tai-Kadai language spoken in the Shan State of Myanmar and is closely related to Thai, the official language of Thailand.

Which Hmong-Mien language is spoken in the mountainous regions of Myanmar?

  1. Hmong

  2. Mien

  3. Yao

  4. Lahu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hmong is a Hmong-Mien language spoken in the mountainous regions of Myanmar and is closely related to Mien, the official language of Laos.

Which language family is spoken by the Karen people of Myanmar?

  1. Sino-Tibetan

  2. Austroasiatic

  3. Tai-Kadai

  4. Hmong-Mien


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Karen people of Myanmar speak a variety of Sino-Tibetan languages, including Karen, Kayah, and Pwo.

Which language family is spoken by the Chin people of Myanmar?

  1. Sino-Tibetan

  2. Austroasiatic

  3. Tai-Kadai

  4. Hmong-Mien


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chin people of Myanmar speak a variety of Sino-Tibetan languages, including Chin, Hakha, and Matu.

Which language family is spoken by the Kachin people of Myanmar?

  1. Sino-Tibetan

  2. Austroasiatic

  3. Tai-Kadai

  4. Hmong-Mien


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kachin people of Myanmar speak a variety of Sino-Tibetan languages, including Kachin, Jingpho, and Maru.

Which language family is spoken by the Naga people of Myanmar?

  1. Sino-Tibetan

  2. Austroasiatic

  3. Tai-Kadai

  4. Hmong-Mien


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Naga people of Myanmar speak a variety of Sino-Tibetan languages, including Naga, Tangkhul, and Ao.

Which language family is spoken by the Rakhine people of Myanmar?

  1. Sino-Tibetan

  2. Austroasiatic

  3. Tai-Kadai

  4. Hmong-Mien


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rakhine people of Myanmar speak a variety of Sino-Tibetan languages, including Rakhine, Marma, and Khami.

Which language family is spoken by the Shan people of Myanmar?

  1. Sino-Tibetan

  2. Austroasiatic

  3. Tai-Kadai

  4. Hmong-Mien


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Shan people of Myanmar speak a variety of Tai-Kadai languages, including Shan, Tai Lue, and Khun.

Which language family is spoken by the Mon people of Myanmar?

  1. Sino-Tibetan

  2. Austroasiatic

  3. Tai-Kadai

  4. Hmong-Mien


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Mon people of Myanmar speak a variety of Austroasiatic languages, including Mon, Khmer, and Vietnamese.

Which language family is spoken by the Karenni people of Myanmar?

  1. Sino-Tibetan

  2. Austroasiatic

  3. Tai-Kadai

  4. Hmong-Mien


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Karenni people of Myanmar speak a variety of Sino-Tibetan languages, including Karenni, Kayah, and Pwo.

Which language family is spoken by the Pa-O people of Myanmar?

  1. Sino-Tibetan

  2. Austroasiatic

  3. Tai-Kadai

  4. Hmong-Mien


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pa-O people of Myanmar speak a variety of Sino-Tibetan languages, including Pa-O, Danu, and Palaung.

Which language family is spoken by the Lahu people of Myanmar?

  1. Sino-Tibetan

  2. Austroasiatic

  3. Tai-Kadai

  4. Hmong-Mien


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Lahu people of Myanmar speak a variety of Hmong-Mien languages, including Lahu, Lisu, and Akha.

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