Serbian

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.

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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 linguistic scripts?The Serbian language officially uses both the Cyrillic and Latin alphabets
2. What does the word "Serbian" mean?Serbian refers to the people, language, and culture of Serbia, a country in Europe. The Serbian people are a South Slavic group with a rich history and traditions.
3. Why does Serbian use both Cyrillic and Latin writing?Serbian uses two scripts because of its history. Cyrillic is the official script, while Latin is also widely used in media and everyday life.

South Slavic Languages: A branch of the Slavic language family spoken by peoples in Central and Southeastern Europe, including Serbian, Croatian, and Bulgarian.
Diglossia: The use of two distinct varieties of a language, especially in formal and informal contexts, such as Serbian's use of Cyrillic and Latin scripts.
Balkan Peninsula: A geographical region in Southeastern Europe, historically a crossroads of civilizations and a site of complex geopolitical interactions.
Serbian Orthodox Church: An autocephalous (self-governing) Eastern Orthodox Church that follows the tradition and governance of the Eastern Orthodox Church, playing a significant role in Serbian culture and identity.