The Numerical Importance of Languages Such as English, Spanish, and Portuguese

question 95

Multiple Choice

The numerical importance of languages such as English, Spanish, and Portuguese is mainly attributable to which of the following?

• A) Large population of the concerned countries
• B) Diversification of the countries
• C) Trade activities
• D) Colonial activities
• E) Popularity

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Definitions:

Deviance

Behavior that violates the norms or expectations of a social group or society, which can lead to negative sanctions.

Ownership

The legal right or state of having control over something, such as property, businesses, or intellectual property.

Mass Media

Forms of media, including newspapers, television, radio, and the internet, that reach or influence large numbers of people.

Functionalists

Proponents of functionalism, a theoretical perspective in sociology that emphasizes the social functions of institutions and structures in maintaining societal stability and harmony.