Where Is a Protolanguage's Point of Origin Most Likely to Be

question 35

Multiple Choice

Where is a protolanguage's point of origin most likely to be found?

• A) where there is the greatest diversity of related languages and dialects
• B) the point geographically closest to Africa, where humans originated
• C) where the language is spoken with the most precise grammatical usage
• D) the place where the written record for the language is the oldest

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Definitions:

Reticular Formation

A network of nerves in the brainstem involved in regulating wakefulness and sleep-wake transitions.

Sleeping

The natural resting state in which the body is not active, the mind is unconscious, and the body can repair and rejuvenate itself.

Cerebellum

A region at the back of the brain that plays a key role in motor control, coordination, precision, and timing of movements.

Medulla

The base of the brainstem, controlling vital bodily functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.