What is the official language of Malta?
a. English
b. Maltese
c. Italian
Answer: b. Maltese
Which script is used to write the Maltese language?
a. Arabic script
b. Cyrillic script
c. Latin script
Answer: c. Latin script
How many letters are there in the Maltese alphabet?
a. 26
b. 29
c. 31
Answer: c. 31
Which linguistic family does the Maltese language belong to?
a. Romance
b. Germanic
c. Semitic
Answer: c. Semitic
What is the primary source of vocabulary for the Maltese language?
a. Italian
b. Arabic
c. English
Answer: b. Arabic
Which historical period contributed significantly to the development of the Maltese language?
a. The Middle Ages
b. The Renaissance
c. The Industrial Revolution
Answer: a. The Middle Ages
Maltese is the only Semitic language written in the Latin script. True or False?
Answer: True
What is the influence of Italian on the Maltese language?
a. Minimal influence
b. Significant loanwords
c. No historical connection
Answer: b. Significant loanwords
Which factor contributed to the uniqueness of the Maltese language among Semitic languages?
a. Arabic script
b. Latin script
c. Lack of plurals
Answer: b. Latin script
When did Maltese become an official language alongside English?
a. 1920s
b. 1930s
c. 1940s
Answer: b. 1930s
What is the linguistic role of English in Malta?
a. Sole official language
b. Primary language in education
c. Secondary language alongside Maltese
Answer: c. Secondary language alongside Maltese
Maltese has absorbed vocabulary from various languages. True or False?
Answer: True
Which language had a significant impact on Maltese due to Moorish rule?
a. Spanish
b. Arabic
c. French
Answer: b. Arabic
Which historical event influenced the development of the Maltese language during the medieval period?
a. The Great Siege of Malta
b. Norman rule
c. Crusader rule
Answer: b. Norman rule
What is the linguistic legacy of the Order of St. John on the Maltese language?
a. Introduction of French terms
b. Preservation of Latin
c. Enrichment with Italian vocabulary
Answer: a. Introduction of French terms
Which organization is responsible for the promotion and preservation of the Maltese language?
a. National Commission for UNESCO
b. Language Studies Department
c. National Council for the Maltese Language
Answer: c. National Council for the Maltese Language
Which language was used in official documents during the rule of the Knights of St. John?
a. Italian
b. Latin
c. French
Answer: b. Latin
Maltese Sign Language is widely used in daily communication. True or False?
Answer: False
How many grammatical genders does the Maltese language have?
a. Two (masculine and feminine)
b. Three (masculine, feminine, neuter)
c. Four (masculine, feminine, common, neuter)
Answer: c. Four (masculine, feminine, common, neuter)
What is the primary function of the National Council for the Maltese Language?
a. Promoting English proficiency
b. Preserving and promoting the Maltese language
c. Developing Italian language curriculum
Answer: b. Preserving and promoting the Maltese language
Which language is more commonly spoken in daily conversations among the Maltese population?
a. Maltese
b. English
c. Italian
Answer: a. Maltese
How has Maltese evolved over the centuries in terms of linguistic influences?
a. Maintained linguistic purity
b. Absorbed influences from various cultures
c. Adopted a simplified grammar
Answer: b. Absorbed influences from various cultures
What is the primary goal of language policies in Malta?
a. Exclusively promote Maltese
b. Encourage multilingualism
c. Establish Italian as the primary language
Answer: b. Encourage multilingualism
Which language is commonly used in religious ceremonies and practices in Malta?
a. Maltese
b. English
c. Latin
Answer: c. Latin
Which language is often used in Maltese media, including newspapers and television?
a. Maltese
b. English
c. Italian
Answer: a. Maltese
What is the role of Maltese Sign Language in Malta’s linguistic landscape?
a. Recognized official language
b. Widely used in education
c. Limited to specific communities
Answer: c. Limited to specific communities
What is the primary focus of language planning and research in Malta?
a. Preservation of Latin
b. Promoting multilingualism
c. Preserving Maltese Sign Language
Answer: b. Promoting multilingualism
Which language is commonly used in business and commerce in Malta?
a. Maltese
b. English
c. Italian
Answer: b. English
What is the linguistic status of Italian in Malta?
a. Official language
b. Recognized language
c. Minority language
Answer: b. Recognized language
What is the primary reason for the influence of Romance languages on Maltese?
a. Trade and commerce
b. Cultural exchange
c. Religious practices
Answer: b. Cultural exchange