Which of the Following Statements Reflects an Impact of Colonization

question 315

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements reflects an impact of colonization on the global pattern of languages?

• A) The diversity of languages spoken in the Americas increased.
• B) European languages replaced many local languages.
• C) Bilingual and multilingual speakers in Africa decreased.
• D) Asian languages replaced indigenous languages in parts of Europe.

---

Definitions:

Capital Lease

An agreement that grants the lessee the right to use an asset for a long period, typically seen as a purchase by the lessee for accounting purposes.

Original Amount

The initial sum of money involved in a financial transaction, before any deductions, depreciation, or appreciation.

Guaranteed Residual Value

An assurance that an asset will have a specified value at the end of its lease term.

Capital Lease

A lease agreement that is classified as a purchase of assets for accounting purposes, where the lessee assumes some of the risks and benefits of ownership.