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The Mohegan-Pequot language is primarily spoken in present-day Canada.
Answer: False
The source material indicates that the Mohegan-Pequot language was historically spoken in southern present-day New England and eastern Long Island, not Canada.
Gladys Tantaquidgeon was instrumental in the Mohegan tribe's successful bid for federal recognition.
Answer: True
Gladys Tantaquidgeon's efforts in amassing tribal documents and artifacts were vital for supporting the Mohegan tribe's documentation in its successful bid for federal recognition, which was achieved in 1994.
The Mohegan tribe achieved federal recognition in the year 1908.
Answer: False
The Mohegan tribe was officially approved for federal recognition in the year 1994, not 1908.
The Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center holds a historical document translating modern food terms like 'hamburger' into Mohegan-Pequot.
Answer: True
The Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center possesses a 1992 menu that includes translations of modern food terms into the Mohegan-Pequot language.
Golden Hill Paugussett Chief Big Eagle believes Indigenous languages should be forgotten if they fall silent.
Answer: False
Golden Hill Paugussett Chief Big Eagle emphasizes the importance of preserving Indigenous languages, stating it is a sacred obligation to keep them alive and revive them if they have fallen silent.
The 'See also' section lists the Mohegan people, Pequot, and Shinnecock Indian Nation as related entities.
Answer: True
The 'See also' section of the article lists related entities such as the Mohegan people, Pequot, and the Shinnecock Indian Nation, highlighting their cultural and linguistic connections.
Which Indigenous groups were associated with speaking the Mohegan-Pequot language, according to the text?
Answer: Mohegan, Pequot, Niantic, Montauk, and Shinnecock
The Mohegan-Pequot language was spoken by the Mohegan, Pequot, Niantic, Montauk, and Shinnecock peoples, with dialects present in both southern New England and eastern Long Island.
In what year did the Mohegan tribe achieve federal recognition?
Answer: 1994
The Mohegan tribe was officially approved for federal recognition in the year 1994.
What unique linguistic item is held by the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center?
Answer: A 1992 menu translating modern food terms
The Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center holds a 1992 menu that features translations of modern food terms into the Mohegan-Pequot language.
Historically, when does the documentation of the Mohegan-Pequot language date back to?
Answer: 17th century
The documented history of the Mohegan-Pequot language extends back as early as the 17th century.
Which spiritual texts have been translated into the Mohegan-Pequot language?
Answer: Prayers from the Baháʼí Faith
Prayers from the Baháʼí Faith have been translated into the Mohegan-Pequot language, making these spiritual texts accessible in the ancestral tongue.
According to Chief Big Eagle, what is the obligation regarding Indigenous languages?
Answer: To keep them alive and revive them if they have fallen silent
Chief Big Eagle emphasizes that Indigenous peoples have a sacred obligation to keep their languages alive and to revive them if they have fallen silent.
Fidelia Fielding was the last known native speaker of the Mohegan-Pequot language, passing away in the early 20th century.
Answer: True
The Mohegan-Pequot language became dormant around 1908, marked by the death of its last native speaker, Fidelia Fielding, which falls within the early 20th century.
Reverend James Noyes compiled a Mohegan-Pequot vocabulary list in the 18th century.
Answer: False
Reverend James Noyes compiled a vocabulary list of the Pequot language in 1690, which is the 17th century, not the 18th.
Experience Mayhew translated the Quran into the Mohegan-Pequot language in 1717.
Answer: False
Experience Mayhew translated the Lord's Prayer into the Mohegan-Pequot language in 1717, not the Quran.
Ezra Stiles collected linguistic data related to the Pequot language in the 18th century.
Answer: True
Ezra Stiles collected linguistic data pertaining to the Pequot language in 1762, which falls within the 18th century.
Who was the last known native speaker of the Mohegan-Pequot language, and when did they pass away?
Answer: Fidelia Fielding, circa 1908
Fidelia Fielding is recognized as the last native speaker of the Mohegan-Pequot language, passing away around 1908, which marks the dormancy of the language.
Fidelia Fielding's contribution to language preservation is primarily linked to:
Answer: Her four diaries used in modern restoration efforts
Fidelia Fielding's legacy includes four diaries that are crucial resources for the 21st-century restoration efforts of the Mohegan language.
What significant role did Gladys Tantaquidgeon play concerning Mohegan tribal history?
Answer: She amassed documents and artifacts crucial for federal recognition.
Gladys Tantaquidgeon played a significant role by amassing thousands of tribal documents and artifacts, which were vital for the Mohegan tribe's successful bid for federal recognition.
Interpretations by which individuals of Fidelia Fielding's testimony are foundational for modern Mohegan-Pequot dictionaries?
Answer: John Dyneley Prince and Frank G. Speck
The interpretations provided by John Dyneley Prince and Frank G. Speck, who worked with Fidelia Fielding, form the basis for many modern Mohegan-Pequot dictionaries.
Who compiled a vocabulary list of the Pequot language in 1690?
Answer: Reverend James Noyes
Reverend James Noyes compiled a vocabulary list of the Pequot language in 1690 in Groton, Connecticut.
What religious text was translated into Mohegan-Pequot by Experience Mayhew in 1717?
Answer: The Lord's Prayer
In 1717, Experience Mayhew translated the Lord's Prayer into the Mohegan-Pequot language.
Who collected linguistic data related to the Pequot language in Groton in 1762?
Answer: Ezra Stiles
Ezra Stiles, then president of Yale University, collected linguistic data pertaining to the Pequot language in Groton in 1762.
The Mohegan-Pequot language has its own distinct indigenous writing system.
Answer: False
Historically, the Mohegan-Pequot language did not possess its own indigenous writing system; knowledge was primarily transmitted orally, and early written records were created by European colonizers.
The Mohegan-Pequot language has consonant sounds categorized by place of articulation, such as Labial and Velar.
Answer: True
The consonant sounds in Mohegan-Pequot are systematically categorized by their place of articulation, including Labial and Velar, among others.
The alveolar nasal sound /n/ is always pronounced as /n/ in Mohegan-Pequot, regardless of the following sound.
Answer: False
In Mohegan-Pequot, the alveolar nasal sound /n/ is realized as a velar nasal [ŋ] when it occurs immediately before a velar stop sound [k].
Mohegan-Pequot includes a nasalized open-mid back rounded vowel, represented phonetically as /ɔ̃/.
Answer: True
The simple vowel sounds identified in Mohegan-Pequot include a nasalized open-mid back rounded vowel, represented phonetically as /ɔ̃/.
The long /a/ sound in Mohegan-Pequot is represented by 'a' and pronounced like the 'a' in 'cat'.
Answer: False
A long /a/ sound in Mohegan-Pequot is represented orthographically by 'á' and phonetically represents /aː/, similar to the 'a' in 'father'.
The diphthongs in Mohegan-Pequot include 'au', 'ɔ̃i', and 'ai'.
Answer: True
The Mohegan-Pequot language features several diphthongs, including 'au', 'ɔ̃i', and 'ai'.
Modern Mohegan-Pequot revitalization materials use a standardized Cyrillic orthography.
Answer: False
Contemporary materials for Mohegan-Pequot language revitalization employ a standardized Latin orthography, utilizing the Latin alphabet.
The consonant 'c' in Mohegan-Pequot is always pronounced like the English 'k'.
Answer: False
In Mohegan-Pequot, the consonant 'c' is pronounced either as [dʒ] (similar to 'j' in 'judge') or as [tʃ] (like 'ch' in 'church').
The consonant 's' in Mohegan-Pequot is pronounced as [z] when it appears at the beginning of a word.
Answer: True
The consonant 's' in Mohegan-Pequot tends to be pronounced as [z] at the beginning of a word or between vowels.
The vowel 'o' in Mohegan-Pequot can only be pronounced as [o], similar to the 'o' in 'obey'.
Answer: False
The vowel 'o' in Mohegan-Pequot can be pronounced as either [u] or [o].
The Mohegan-Pequot word for 'three' is 'nis'.
Answer: False
The Mohegan-Pequot word for 'three' is 'shwi'; 'nis' is the word for 'two'.
Which of the following is a place of articulation mentioned for Mohegan-Pequot consonant sounds?
Answer: Labial
The consonant sounds in Mohegan-Pequot are categorized by place of articulation, including Labial (lips), Alveolar, Post-alveolar, Velar, and Glottal.
How is the alveolar nasal /n/ pronounced before a velar stop [k] in Mohegan-Pequot?
Answer: It becomes a velar nasal [ŋ].
In Mohegan-Pequot, the alveolar nasal sound /n/ is realized as a velar nasal [ŋ] when it occurs immediately before a velar stop sound [k].
Which of the following is NOT listed as a simple vowel sound in Mohegan-Pequot?
Answer: mid front /e/
The simple vowel sounds identified in Mohegan-Pequot include /i/, /u/, /ə/, /ɔ̃/, /a/, and /aː/. A mid front vowel like /e/ is not listed as a simple vowel.
How is a long /a/ sound represented in Mohegan-Pequot orthography?
Answer: á
A long /a/ sound in Mohegan-Pequot is represented orthographically by 'á', the letter 'a' with an acute accent.
Which of these is NOT listed as a diphthong in Mohegan-Pequot?
Answer: oi
The diphthongs listed for Mohegan-Pequot are 'au', 'ɔ̃i', and 'ai'. 'oi' is not mentioned as a diphthong.
The consonant 'c' in Mohegan-Pequot can be pronounced similarly to which English sound?
Answer: 'j' in 'judge' or 'ch' in 'church'
In Mohegan-Pequot, the consonant 'c' is pronounced either as [dʒ] (similar to the 'j' in 'judge') or as [tʃ] (like the 'ch' in 'church').
What are the Mohegan-Pequot words for 'one' and 'two'?
Answer: nuqut (one), nis (two)
The Mohegan-Pequot words for 'one' and 'two' are 'nuqut' and 'nis', respectively.
What is the Mohegan-Pequot word for 'eight'?
Answer: shwôsk
The Mohegan-Pequot word for 'eight' is 'shwôsk'.
Mohegan-Pequot nouns are classified as either animate or inanimate and are marked for number.
Answer: True
Nouns in Mohegan-Pequot are grammatically categorized into animate and inanimate forms, and are further distinguished by number (singular or plural).
In Mohegan-Pequot, celestial bodies like the sun and moon are considered inanimate nouns.
Answer: False
Celestial bodies such as the sun, moon, and stars are typically classified as animate nouns in Mohegan-Pequot.
Plural animate nouns in Mohegan-Pequot commonly end with the suffix -sh.
Answer: False
Plural animate nouns in Mohegan-Pequot frequently conclude with the suffix -k, whereas plural inanimate nouns typically end with the suffix -sh.
Animate nouns in Mohegan-Pequot can take four grammatical forms: singular, plural, obviative, and locative.
Answer: True
Animate nouns in Mohegan-Pequot possess four distinct grammatical forms: singular, plural, obviative, and locative.
The obviative form in Mohegan-Pequot is used to indicate the primary subject of a sentence.
Answer: False
The obviative form in Mohegan-Pequot serves to differentiate between third-person animate nouns, marking the noun that is considered less salient or less central to the discourse, or a third-person possessed noun.
Body parts like 'foot' are considered alienably possessed in Mohegan-Pequot.
Answer: False
In Mohegan-Pequot grammar, body parts like 'foot' are consistently classified as inalienably possessed, reflecting an intrinsic link to the possessor.
A prefix like 'mu-' is used in Mohegan-Pequot to mark an indefinite possessor.
Answer: True
When the identity of the possessor is unknown or unspecified, Mohegan-Pequot utilizes prefixes such as 'mu-' to indicate an indefinite possessor.
In the Mohegan-Pequot, what is the typical suffix for plural inanimate nouns?
Answer: -sh
Plural inanimate nouns in Mohegan-Pequot typically end with the suffix -sh, distinguishing them from plural animate nouns which often end in -k.
Which of the following is generally considered an animate noun in Mohegan-Pequot?
Answer: Star
Animate nouns in Mohegan-Pequot typically include living beings, celestial bodies (like stars), and spirits. Clouds are noted as an exception, being considered inanimate.
What is the function of the obviative form for animate nouns?
Answer: To mark a noun that is less salient or possessed
The obviative form in Mohegan-Pequot serves to differentiate third-person animate nouns, marking those that are less salient or are possessed, distinguishing them from the proximate (more salient) entity.
Which of the following characterizes inalienable possession in Mohegan-Pequot?
Answer: The item is intrinsically linked to the owner, like body parts.
Inalienable possession in Mohegan-Pequot applies when the possessed item is intrinsically linked to the possessor, such as body parts or kinship terms.
Which of the following is classified as inalienably possessed in Mohegan-Pequot?
Answer: A foot (body part)
Body parts, such as 'foot', are classified as inalienably possessed in Mohegan-Pequot, indicating an intrinsic link to the possessor.
What does the prefix 'mu-' indicate when used with possessed nouns in Mohegan-Pequot?
Answer: An indefinite or unknown possessor
The prefix 'mu-' is used in Mohegan-Pequot to mark an indefinite or unknown possessor for possessed nouns.
The locative case suffix -uk in Mohegan-Pequot indicates possession.
Answer: False
The locative case suffix -uk in Mohegan-Pequot signifies spatial location, functioning similarly to prepositions like 'on', 'at', or 'in', rather than indicating possession.
Mohegan-Pequot verbs are categorized into independent and conjunct forms.
Answer: True
Verbs in Mohegan-Pequot are categorized into independent forms (such as transitive and intransitive types) and the conjunct form, which is used in dependent clauses.
The exclusive form of 'we' in Mohegan-Pequot includes the listener(s).
Answer: False
In Mohegan-Pequot verb conjugation, the exclusive form of 'we' excludes the listener(s), while the inclusive form includes them.
When an animate intransitive verb stem ends in a long vowel, the third-person plural ending changes from -wak to -k.
Answer: True
When the stem of an animate intransitive verb in Mohegan-Pequot ends in a long vowel, the third-person plural ending modifies from the typical -wak to -k.
The absentative case in Mohegan-Pequot is used to refer to a person who is currently traveling.
Answer: False
The absentative case in Mohegan-Pequot is specifically used to refer to a person who has passed away, not one who is traveling.
Singular absentative forms in Mohegan-Pequot use the suffix -uk.
Answer: False
Singular absentative forms in Mohegan-Pequot are typically marked with the suffix -i, while plural absentative forms use the suffix -uk.
In the conjunct order, Mohegan-Pequot verbs use prefixes for person marking.
Answer: False
Unlike independent verbs, conjunct verbs in Mohegan-Pequot do not utilize prefixes for person marking; all information regarding person and number is conveyed through suffixes.
When a conjunct verb stem begins with /a/ or /u/, the vowel is lengthened to /a/ in the conjunct form.
Answer: True
When a conjunct verb stem in Mohegan-Pequot starts with a short vowel like /a/ or /u/, that vowel is lengthened to /á/ in the conjunct form.
For transitive verbs with inanimate objects where the stem ends in -m-, the 3rd person singular suffix in the conjunct order is -k.
Answer: True
For transitive verbs with inanimate objects where the stem ends in -m- or -n-, the 3rd person singular suffix in the conjunct order is indeed -k.
The suffix -muk is used for the indefinite subject (passive) of transitive verbs with inanimate objects when the stem ends in -o-.
Answer: True
When the stem of a transitive verb with an inanimate object ends in -o-, the suffix -muk indicates the indefinite subject (passive) in the conjunct order.
The suffix -kik denotes the 3rd person plural participle for transitive verbs with inanimate objects when the stem ends in -u-.
Answer: True
For transitive verbs with inanimate objects where the stem ends in -u-, the suffix -kik denotes the 3rd person plural participle in the conjunct order.
The locative case suffix -uk can mean 'in the house' or 'at the house' and can refer to multiple houses.
Answer: True
The locative case suffix -uk in Mohegan-Pequot indicates spatial location and can signify 'in the house' or 'at the house', potentially referring to multiple houses.
The absentative case suffix -i signifies a plural deceased person.
Answer: False
The absentative case suffix -i signifies a singular deceased person, while the suffix -uk signifies a plural deceased person.
The suffix '-uk' in Mohegan-Pequot is primarily used to denote:
Answer: Locative case (location)
The suffix -uk in Mohegan-Pequot primarily signifies the locative case, indicating spatial location, although it also serves as the plural absentative suffix.
How are animate intransitive verbs conjugated in Mohegan-Pequot regarding person and number?
Answer: Using affixes (prefixes for singular subjects, suffixes for plural)
Mohegan-Pequot animate intransitive verbs utilize affixes to indicate the person and number of the subject, typically employing prefixes for singular subjects and suffixes for plural subjects.
What is the function of the absentative case in Mohegan-Pequot?
Answer: To refer to a deceased person
The absentative case in Mohegan-Pequot is employed specifically to refer to a person who has passed away.
In the conjunct order, what happens to the initial short vowel (/a/ or /u/) of a verb stem?
Answer: It is lengthened to /á/.
When a conjunct verb stem in Mohegan-Pequot begins with a short vowel (/a/ or /u/), that vowel is lengthened to /á/ in the conjunct form.
What suffix is used for the 3rd person singular subject in the conjunct order for transitive verbs with inanimate objects when the stem ends in -m- or -n-?
Answer: -k
For transitive verbs with inanimate objects where the stem ends in -m- or -n-, the 3rd person singular suffix in the conjunct order is -k.
The suffix -muk in the conjunct order for transitive verbs with inanimate objects indicates:
Answer: Indefinite subject (passive)
The suffix -muk, used with transitive verbs taking inanimate objects whose stems end in -o- or -u-, indicates an indefinite subject (passive) in the conjunct order.
What does the locative case suffix -uk signify, as exemplified by 'cahqinuk'?
Answer: In or at the house (or houses)
The locative case suffix -uk signifies location, meaning 'in the house' or 'at the house', and can refer to singular or plural instances.
The conjunct order in Mohegan grammar is used:
Answer: When verbs are found within dependent clauses
The conjunct order in Mohegan grammar is employed for verbs that appear within dependent clauses.
Which university campus is collaborating with the Shinnecock and Unkechaug nations on language revival efforts?
Answer: State University of New York at Stony Brook's Southampton Campus
The Shinnecock and Unkechaug nations are collaborating with the State University of New York at Stony Brook's Southampton Campus on language revival efforts.
What educational resources had the Mohegan Language Project developed as of 2012?
Answer: Lessons, a dictionary, and online learning materials
As of 2012, the Mohegan Language Project had developed educational resources including lessons, a dictionary, and online learning materials to facilitate language revival.
Who is leading the development of a complete grammar for the Mohegan language revival?
Answer: Stephanie Fielding
Stephanie Fielding is leading the effort to compile a complete grammar for the Mohegan language as part of the ongoing revival initiatives.
What is the primary goal of the Mohegan Language Project?
Answer: To achieve fluency for the next generation of Mohegan people
The primary objective of the Mohegan Language Project is to enable the next generation of Mohegan people to achieve fluency in their ancestral language.
Mohegan-Pequot belongs to the Indo-European language family.
Answer: False
Mohegan-Pequot belongs to the Algic language family, specifically within the Algonquian branch, and more precisely the Eastern Algonquian languages.
Which of the following is NOT an alternative name for the Mohegan-Pequot language mentioned in the source?
Answer: Eastern Algonquian
Alternative names mentioned for the Mohegan-Pequot language include Secatogue, Shinnecock-Poosepatuck, and Mohegan-Pequot-Montauk. Eastern Algonquian refers to a broader dialect group within which Mohegan-Pequot is situated.
To which major language family does Mohegan-Pequot belong?
Answer: Algic
The Mohegan-Pequot language belongs to the Algic language family, specifically within the Algonquian branch.
What is the ISO 639-3 code assigned to the Mohegan-Pequot language?
Answer: xpq
The ISO 639-3 code, an international standard for classifying languages, assigned to the Mohegan-Pequot language is 'xpq'.