Nepalis

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/nepalis

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the legal basis of nationality?Defined by Nepali nationality law, requiring official Nepali citizenship
2. What is the linguistic diversity index?Over 128 languages are spoken, indicating a highly multicultural society
3. What does it mean to be Nepali?It means you have official citizenship of Nepal. It is a legal status, not just speaking a language or having family from Nepal.
4. Why are there so many languages in Nepal?There are over 128 different languages because many different cultures have lived there for a very long time. Each language shows a unique heritage.

Nationality Law: The set of rules determining who is a citizen of a particular country.
Lingua Franca: A common language used by people who speak different native languages.
Demographic Distribution: The way people are spread out across a particular area.
Sociolinguistic Landscape: The relationship between society and language in a particular region.