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How many distinct languages existed in North America in pre-Columbian times?
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∙ 6y ago
It is impossible to answer that question since many languages existed and became extinct before there was anyone around to record them - that is the precise meaning of "prehistory" and we can only know about those very ancient times from the archaeological record, which does not preserve language.
It is estimated that in South America there have been many thousands of native languages, many long extinct; there were around 1,500 at first European contact. In Meso-America (Central America) there have been an unknown number of native languages and dialects, certainly several hundreds.
In North America there have been anywhere between 300 and 700 languages and dialects, many of them extinct long before European contact. Many of the archaic languages are completely unknown, such as the language or languages of the Adena, Hopewell and Clovis cultures which may each represent more than one tribe.
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∙ 11y ago
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How many dead languages are there until 2009?
It is difficult to provide an exact number as there are varying definitions and classifications of what constitutes a "dead language." However, it is estimated that there are thousands of dead languages that have existed throughout human history. Many ancient languages have become extinct over time due to factors such as displacement, cultural assimilation, and the rise of dominant languages.
How many languages have ever existed in history?
It is estimated that there have been around 7,000 languages that have existed in human history, although many have become extinct over time. This number includes both known and undocumented languages, as well as ancient and modern languages.
Who knows all languages that ever existed?
Chuck Norris
How many languages have there been in the history of the world?
According to Ethnologue, as of 2011 there are 6,809 living languages in the world today. It is not possible to count all of the languages that have existed throughout humanity, because language has possibly existed for close to a million years.
Why did languages existed?
SO PEOPLE CAN COMMUNICATE FROM DIFFERENT COUNTRIES ALL OVER THE WORLD
How many languages have there been in the past 30000 years?
Ther are about 7000 languages that are currently spoken around the world. The number of languages that have existed in the past and are no longer spoken can only be guessed at.
What three Indian empires existed in South America?
The Incas, Mayans and Aztecs were 3 Indian empires that existed in South America.
How many languages in total have ever existed in history?
It is difficult to give an exact number as languages have evolved and disappeared over time. It is estimated that there have been thousands of languages spoken throughout human history, but many have become extinct. Currently, there are around 7,000 languages spoken worldwide.
How many aboriginal languages existed before the first European settlement?
5words loser there was over 200-330 aboriginal languages before the first European settlement
What languages are spoken in cyrene?
Cyrene, Libya was destroyed in 643 CE. When it existed, the people their spoke Greek.
Mesoamerica existed in present day?
mexico (Central America)
What civilizations existed in pre columbian America what were their origins?
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