FRQ - Lingua Franca and Endangered Languages

You have 25 minutes to answer the following question. It is suggested that you take up to 5 minutes of this time to plan and outline your answer. While a formal essay is not required, it is not enough to answer a question by merely listing facts. Illustrate your answers with substantive geographic examples where appropriate.

Lingua franca languages often threaten endangered languages. Use the excerpt and the chart to answer the questions that follow.

Identify ONE cultural trait of groups with endangered languages.

Explain ONE specific element of culture that is lost when languages such as the Kallawaya's die out.

Explain ONE historical factor that explains how Spanish diffused to Peru or the greater South American region.

Describe ONE economic reason why Spanish, Portuguese, or English has become the dominant lingua franca of many countries.

Describe ONE demographic reason why Spanish, Portuguese, or English has become the dominant lingua franca of many countries.

Using a language different from those previously discussed, identify a region or country in the Eastern Hemisphere and its lingua franca.

Using a language different from those previously discussed, identify a region or country in the Western Hemisphere and its lingua franca.