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Question 9 • World Geography Studies

Which example illustrates how language can be used to divide people in a region?

Answer

Dozens of languages are found in Mexico, but the majority of the people speak Spanish.

Tamil, a language spoken in Sri Lanka, is thought to be the oldest still spoken.

Louisiana Creole developed as a mixture of French and African languages.

When Pakistan declared a national language, civil war resulted across the country.

Explanation

A national-language policy can divide people when different groups speak different languages and one group’s language is given official status over others. In this example, Pakistan’s declaration of a national language was followed by civil war, showing how language can contribute to regional division. The other choices describe language diversity, age, or development without showing conflict.

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