Which Two Languages Began as Trade Languages in Sub-Saharan Africa

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which two languages began as trade languages in Sub-Saharan Africa and are now the most widely used languages in their respective regions?

• A)Swahili and Yoruba
• B)Spanish and Portuguese
• C)Swahili and Hausa
• D)French and English
• E)Arabic and French

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Definitions:

Crustaceans

Members of a subphylum that includes lobsters, crabs, shrimp, barnacles, and their relatives.

Echinoderms

A phylum of marine animals characterized by radial symmetry, a calcareous skeleton, and a water vascular system; includes starfish, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers.

Parasitizes

Describes the action of living as a parasite in or on another organism, exploiting the host for sustenance without mutual benefit.

Biramous Appendages

Appendages with two jointed branches extending from their base. Compare with uniramous appendages.