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The text exclusively uses the name 'Kurtöpp' for the language under discussion.
Answer: False
While 'Kurtöpp' is the primary name, the text also mentions alternative appellations such as Kurtöpkha, Zhâke, and Kurtö.
The language is occasionally referred to as Kurtokha within academic databases.
Answer: True
The language is sometimes referred to as Kurtokha, notably in the Endangered Languages Project (ELP).
The primary name of the language is Kurtöpkha.
Answer: False
The primary name of the language is Kurtöpp; Kurtöpkha is listed as an alternative name.
What is the primary name of the language detailed in the source material?
Answer: Kurtöpp
The principal designation for the language under discussion within the provided text is Kurtöpp.
Which of the following is an alternative name for Kurtöpp mentioned in the source?
Answer: Kurtokha
Alternative appellations and orthographic variations for the Kurtöpp language mentioned in the source material include Kurtokha, notably listed in the Endangered Languages Project (ELP).
The Kurtöpp language is primarily spoken in Nepal.
Answer: False
The Kurtöpp language is indigenous to Bhutan, not Nepal.
Kurtöpp is spoken in the Lhuntse District of Bhutan.
Answer: True
Kurtöpp is spoken within Kurtoe Gewog, an administrative division located in the Lhuntse District of Bhutan.
According to Ethnologue's 2011 estimates, the Kurtöpp language had approximately 10,000 native speakers.
Answer: False
Ethnologue's 2011 estimates indicate approximately 15,000 native speakers, while the 1993 estimate was around 10,000.
The primary geographical location for Kurtöpp speakers is identified as Kurtoe Gewog.
Answer: True
The principal geographical domain for the utterance of the Kurtöpp language is Kurtoe Gewog, situated within the Lhuntse District of Bhutan.
The text implies that Kurtöpp is spoken outside of Bhutan.
Answer: False
The text explicitly states that Kurtöpp is native to Bhutan, implying its primary geographical domain is within the country.
In which administrative region and district of Bhutan is Kurtöpp primarily spoken?
Answer: Lhuntse District, Kurtoe Gewog
The language Kurtöpp is spoken within Kurtoe Gewog, an administrative division located in the Lhuntse District of Bhutan.
According to the 2011 estimates provided, how many native speakers did the Kurtöpp language have?
Answer: An estimated 15,000
According to estimates from 2011, the Kurtöpp language possessed approximately 15,000 native speakers.
The source mentions a 1993 estimate for Kurtöpp speakers. How many were estimated?
Answer: 10,000
The year 1993 recorded an approximate count of 10,000 speakers for the Kurtöpp language.
What is the primary geographical area where the Kurtöpp language is spoken?
Answer: Kurtoe Gewog, Lhuntse District, Bhutan
The principal geographical domain for the utterance of the Kurtöpp language is Kurtoe Gewog, situated within the Lhuntse District of Bhutan.
What does the phrase 'native to Bhutan' imply about Kurtöpp?
Answer: It originated or is primarily found in Bhutan.
The designation 'native to Bhutan' signifies that Bhutan is regarded as the locus of origin or the principal homeland for the Kurtöpp language and its associated speakers.
The Kurtöpp language is classified within the Indo-European language family.
Answer: False
The Kurtöpp language belongs to the Sino-Tibetan language family, not the Indo-European family.
Within the Sino-Tibetan language family, Kurtöpp is classified under the East Bodish subgroup.
Answer: True
Kurtöpp is classified within the Sino-Tibetan family, proceeding through the Tibeto-Burman branch, then Tibeto-Kanauri, Bodish, and finally the East Bodish subgroup.
The Kurtöpp language exhibits linguistic relationships with the Bumthang language.
Answer: True
Kurtöpp has experienced significant historical contact with the Bumthang, Nupbi, and Kheng languages, indicating a close relationship.
The text indicates that Kurtöpp has maintained close historical contact with the Bumthang, Nupbi, and Kheng languages.
Answer: True
The text explicitly states that Kurtöpp has had close historical contact with Bumthang, Nupbi, and Kheng languages.
The 'Bodic (Tibeto-Kanauri) languages' navigation box groups Kurtöpp with languages such as Bunan and Sunam.
Answer: False
The 'Bodic (Tibeto-Kanauri) languages' navigation box groups Kurtöpp with Bumthang, Kheng, and Nupbi under the East Bodish subgroup, not with Bunan and Sunam.
The classification of Kurtöpp as 'Tibeto-Kanauri' is presented with absolute certainty.
Answer: False
The presence of a question mark adjacent to 'Tibeto-Kanauri' suggests that this specific level of classification for Kurtöpp may be tentative or subject to scholarly debate.
Which major language family does Kurtöpp belong to?
Answer: Sino-Tibetan
The Kurtöpp language is linguistically classified as belonging to the Sino-Tibetan language family.
Within the Sino-Tibetan family, what is the immediate subgroup Kurtöpp belongs to, according to the text's classification?
Answer: East Bodish
Within the Sino-Tibetan family, Kurtöpp is situated under the Tibeto-Burman branch. Its classification proceeds to Tibeto-Kanauri, Bodish, and finally the East Bodish subgroup.
Which of the following languages is NOT mentioned as being in close historical contact with Kurtöpp?
Answer: Dzongkha
Kurtöpp has had close historical contact with Bumthang, Nupbi, and Kheng languages. Dzongkha is not mentioned in this context.
The 'Bodic (Tibeto-Kanauri) languages' navigation box classifies Kurtöpp, Bumthang, Kheng, and Nupbi together as belonging to which subgroup?
Answer: East Bodish
The 'Bodic (Tibeto-Kanauri) languages' navigation box groups Kurtöpp, Bumthang, Kheng, and Nupbi together under the East Bodish languages subgroup, signifying a close linguistic affiliation.
The question mark next to 'Tibeto-Kanauri' in Kurtöpp's classification suggests:
Answer: This classification is debated or tentative.
The presence of a question mark adjacent to 'Tibeto-Kanauri' suggests that this specific level of classification for Kurtöpp may be tentative, subject to scholarly debate, or liable to revision pending further research.
The classification of Kurtöpp within the Bodish group suggests it is related to which other languages mentioned?
Answer: Languages like Bumthang, Kheng, and Nupbi
The classification of Kurtöpp as an 'East Bodish language' places it within a distinct subgroup of Tibetan-related languages, implying shared linguistic ancestry and characteristics with other members of this subgroup, such as Bumthang and Kheng.
The 'Sino-Tibetan branches' navigation box shows that the immediate parent branch of the East Bodish languages is:
Answer: Bodish
The 'Sino-Tibetan branches' navigation box indicates that Bodish is the immediate parent branch of the East Bodish languages.
The ISO 639-3 code assigned to the Kurtöpp language is 'kzt'.
Answer: False
The ISO 639-3 identifier designated for the Kurtöpp language is 'xkz', not 'kzt'.
The Glottolog database utilizes the identifier 'kurt1248' for the Kurtöpp language.
Answer: True
The Glottolog database employs the identifier 'kurt1248' for the Kurtöpp language.
The Endangered Languages Project (ELP) lists the language under the designation 'Kurtöpp'.
Answer: False
The Endangered Languages Project (ELP) registers the Kurtöpp language under the designation Kurtokha.
The accompanying video clip features a linguist engaged in the analysis of Kurtöpp grammar.
Answer: False
The source indicates that the accompanying video clip features an individual named Pema speaking the Kurtöpp language, not a linguist analyzing its grammar.
Gwendolyn Hyslop completed a PhD thesis focused on Kurtöpp grammar in the year 2011.
Answer: True
Gwendolyn Hyslop concluded a PhD thesis in 2011, with the title 'A Grammar of Kurtöpp'.
The publication 'Bhutan: Mountain Fortress of the Gods' is attributed to G. Hyslop.
Answer: False
The publication 'Bhutan: Mountain Fortress of the Gods' was authored by Schicklgruber, not G. Hyslop.
Kurtöpp is featured within Christopher Moseley's 'Encyclopedia of the World's Endangered Languages'.
Answer: True
Kurtöpp is discussed in the 'Encyclopedia of the World's Endangered Languages,' under the editorship of Christopher Moseley.
G. Hyslop's 2008 publication concentrated on the classification of Kurtöpp within the Tibeto-Kanauri group.
Answer: False
G. Hyslop's 2008 publication focused on 'Kurtöpp Phonology in the Context of North East India,' while a subsequent 2008b publication addressed classification.
The Authority Control section offers a detailed linguistic analysis of Kurtöpp grammar.
Answer: False
The 'Authority control databases' section provides links to cataloging systems and standardized identifiers, rather than linguistic analysis.
Gwendolyn Hyslop's 2017 publication is titled 'A Grammar of Kurtöpp'.
Answer: True
Gwendolyn Hyslop's 2017 book is published under the title 'A Grammar of Kurtöpp'.
Singye Namgyel's 2003 publication bears the title 'The Language Web of Bhutan'.
Answer: True
The text references a 2003 publication by Singye Namgyel, titled 'The Language Web of Bhutan'.
The text implies that Kurtöpp is a recently discovered language with a minimal body of research.
Answer: False
The 'Further reading' section, listing multiple academic publications, suggests that a substantial corpus of scholarly research exists for the Kurtöpp language.
The Glottolog database assigns the ISO 639-3 code 'xkz' to Kurtöpp.
Answer: False
The Glottolog database uses the identifier 'kurt1248', while the ISO 639-3 code assigned to Kurtöpp is 'xkz'.
What is the ISO 639-3 code assigned to the Kurtöpp language?
Answer: xkz
The unique ISO 639-3 identifier designated for the Kurtöpp language is 'xkz'.
Which database uses the identifier 'kurt1248' for the Kurtöpp language?
Answer: Glottolog
The Glottolog database employs the identifier 'kurt1248' for the Kurtöpp language.
The Endangered Languages Project (ELP) refers to the language by which name?
Answer: Kurtokha
The Endangered Languages Project (ELP) registers the Kurtöpp language under the designation Kurtokha.
Gwendolyn Hyslop published a comprehensive grammar of Kurtöpp in which year?
Answer: 2017
Gwendolyn Hyslop's book 'A Grammar of Kurtöpp' was published in 2017. Her PhD thesis on the topic was completed in 2011.
Which publication by George van Driem, referenced in the text, deals with language policy?
Answer: 'Language Policy in Bhutan'
The text references George van Driem's 1993 publication, which is titled 'Language Policy in Bhutan'.
What is the implied purpose of including links to 'Authority control databases' for Kurtöpp?
Answer: To link to standardized identifiers for cataloging and research
The inclusion of 'Authority control databases' links serves the purpose of connecting the language entry with standardized identifiers utilized by libraries and research institutions, thereby promoting consistent cataloging and information retrieval across disparate systems.
The speaker count data from 2015 referenced in the text is from which source?
Answer: Ethnologue (18th edition)
Speaker count data from 2015 is cited from Ethnologue (18th edition), with a caveat that access to this specific source may necessitate a subscription.
What is the subject of G. Hyslop's 2008b publication?
Answer: Kurtöpp and the classification of the languages of Bhutan
The 2008b publication by G. Hyslop addresses the topic of 'Kurtöpp and the classification of the languages of Bhutan'.
What does the 'Further reading' section suggest about Kurtöpp research?
Answer: There is a substantial body of scholarly work available.
The 'Further reading' section, which enumerates various academic publications, indicates the existence of a substantial corpus of scholarly research concerning the Kurtöpp language.
The book 'Bhutan: Mountain Fortress of the Gods' cited in the text was authored by whom?
Answer: Schicklgruber
The publication cited in connection with Kurtöpp, authored by Schicklgruber, is 'Bhutan: Mountain Fortress of the Gods'.
The text definitively confirms the use of the Tibetan script for Kurtöpp, supported by multiple sources.
Answer: False
While the text notes the use of the Tibetan script, it includes a 'citation needed' tag, indicating the claim requires further verification from authoritative sources.
The 'citation needed' tag in the source relates to which aspect of the Kurtöpp language?
Answer: The use of the Tibetan script
The 'citation needed' tag signifies that the assertion regarding Kurtöpp's use of the Tibetan script necessitates substantiation from credible academic sources.
Within the 'Languages of Bhutan' navigation box, Nepali is identified as a Sino-Tibetan language.
Answer: False
The 'Languages of Bhutan' navigation box lists Nepali as an Indo-Aryan language, not Sino-Tibetan.
Bhutanese Sign Language is noted within the 'Languages of Bhutan' navigation box.
Answer: True
Bhutanese Sign Language is mentioned alongside Nepali Sign Language in the 'Languages of Bhutan' navigation box.
In the 'Languages of Bhutan' navigation box, Gongduk, Lhokpu, and 'Ole are classified as Tibetic languages.
Answer: False
Gongduk, Lhokpu, and 'Ole are designated as unclassified Sino-Tibetan languages within the 'Languages of Bhutan' navigation box, not Tibetic.
The 'Languages of Bhutan' navigation box lists Tshangla by the alternative name Sharchop.
Answer: True
Within the 'Languages of Bhutan' navigation box, the Tshangla language is also designated by the name Sharchop.
According to the 'Languages of Bhutan' navigation box, what is the national language of Bhutan?
Answer: Dzongkha
The 'Languages of Bhutan' navigation box identifies Dzongkha as the national language of Bhutan.
Which of the following is listed as an 'Unclassified' Sino-Tibetan language in the 'Languages of Bhutan' navbox?
Answer: Lhokpu
Gongduk, Lhokpu, and 'Ole are designated as unclassified Sino-Tibetan languages within the 'Languages of Bhutan' navigation box.
Which language is identified as the national language of Bhutan in the 'Languages of Bhutan' navigation box?
Answer: Dzongkha
The 'Languages of Bhutan' navigation box identifies Dzongkha as the national language of Bhutan.
Which two sign languages are mentioned in the 'Languages of Bhutan' navigation box?
Answer: Bhutanese Sign Language and Nepali Sign Language
Bhutanese Sign Language and Nepali Sign Language are both mentioned within the 'Languages of Bhutan' navigation box.
The 'Languages of Bhutan' navigation box lists Nepali under which language category?
Answer: Indo-Aryan
The 'Languages of Bhutan' navigation box lists Nepali as an Indo-Aryan language spoken in Bhutan.
What is the alternative name for Tshangla mentioned in the 'Languages of Bhutan' navigation box?
Answer: Sharchop
Within the 'Languages of Bhutan' navigation box, the Tshangla language is also designated by the name Sharchop.