The Linguistic Landscape of the Indian Ocean: A Quiz
**The Linguistic Landscape of the Indian Ocean: A Quiz** This quiz tests your knowledge of the diverse languages spoken in the Indian Ocean region. From the ancient languages of India to the modern creoles of the islands, the Indian Ocean is a linguistic melting pot. Are you ready to explore the rich linguistic heritage of this region?
Questions
Which language family is most widely spoken in the Indian Ocean region?
- Indo-European
- Austronesian
- Afro-Asiatic
- Sino-Tibetan
Which language is the official language of India?
- Hindi
- English
- Sanskrit
- Tamil
Which language is spoken by the majority of the population of Sri Lanka?
- Sinhala
- Tamil
- English
- Malayalam
Which language is spoken by the majority of the population of Mauritius?
- French
- English
- Creole
- Hindi
Which language is spoken by the majority of the population of the Maldives?
- Dhivehi
- English
- Arabic
- Hindi
Which language is spoken by the majority of the population of Seychelles?
- Seychellois Creole
- French
- English
- Hindi
Which language is spoken by the majority of the population of Comoros?
- Comorian
- French
- Arabic
- English
Which language is spoken by the majority of the population of Madagascar?
- Malagasy
- French
- English
- Arabic
Which language is spoken by the majority of the population of Reunion?
- French
- Creole
- English
- Hindi
Which language is spoken by the majority of the population of Mayotte?
- French
- Comorian
- Arabic
- English
Which language is spoken by the majority of the population of the British Indian Ocean Territory?
- English
- Hindi
- Tamil
- Arabic
Which language is spoken by the majority of the population of the Maldives?
- Dhivehi
- English
- Arabic
- Hindi
Which language is spoken by the majority of the population of the Seychelles?
- Seychellois Creole
- French
- English
- Hindi
Which language is spoken by the majority of the population of the Comoros?
- Comorian
- French
- Arabic
- English
Which language is spoken by the majority of the population of Madagascar?
- Malagasy
- French
- English
- Arabic