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Question 2 • World Geography Studies

Which example illustrates how language can connect people in a region?

Answer
A
German and Japanese are not two of the official languages of the United Nations.
B
When Pakistan declared a national language, a civil war resulted across the country.
C
The South African government unfairly demanded that schools teach lessons in the Afrikaans language.
D
Dozens of languages are found in Mexico, but the majority of the people speak Spanish.

Explanation

A language can connect people when many people in a region share it and use it to communicate. In Mexico, dozens of languages are spoken, but most people speak Spanish, giving them a common language. The other examples focus on language exclusion or conflict rather than connection.

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