International Mother Language Day Quiz | Test Your Language Skills
Celebrate language diversity with this fun quiz
Gm quizzers! 👋 Ready to celebrate International Mother Language Day? It’s time to test your knowledge of languages, cultures, and linguistic diversity. From famous languages to interesting phrases, we’ve got a mix of questions for every level. Can you ace the quiz? Let’s find out! 🌟🎉
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Q1: When is International Mother Language Day celebrated each year? February 21st.
Q2: Which language is most widely spoken in the world? English.
Q3: Where is the language Quechua (pronounced Keh-chu-a), spoken? Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and parts of Colombia, Argentina, and Chile.
Q4: Which organisation officially recognised International Mother Language Day? UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation).
Q5: What is the main goal of International Mother Language Day? To promote multilingualism and cultural diversity.
Q6: What country uses the greeting "Konnichiwa"? Japan (translates to hello in English).
Q7: What does the German word "Schadenfreude" mean in English? Taking pleasure in someone else's misfortune.
Q8: What is the importance of multilingual education in the context of International Mother Language Day? It helps preserve local languages and cultures.
Q9: The loss of which type of languages is a major concern addressed by International Mother Language Day? Endangered languages.
Q10: Where is the language Swahili spoken? East Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and parts of other countries in the region.
Q11: What is the approximate number of languages spoken worldwide today? 7,000.
Q12: Which country, located in Oceania and known for its rugged terrain, is home to over 850 languages, making it the most linguistically diverse country in the world? Papua New Guinea.
Q13: Which famous figure's quote is often associated with International Mother Language Day: “To have another language is to possess a second soul”? Charlemagne, the King of the Franks and Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, believed that learning a new language opens up a deeper understanding of the world and oneself.
Q14: How do you say "I love you" in Italian? Ti amo.
Q15: Where is the language Tagalog spoken? Philippines, it is the basis for the national language, Filipino.
That's it for today—thanks for playing along! See you next time, I Eat Quizzes - Out! 👋
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