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Unique to the region of Brittany in Northern France, the Breton language descended from the family of Celtic languages known as Brythonic. These languages include Welsh and the now-obsolete language of Cornish. After the Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain, many of the Brythonic peoples relocated: to Wales, to Cornwall, and across the English Channel to Brittany. For a time during the Middle Ages, Breton functioned as a status language for those traveling between Britain and Armorica (or Brittany). After the twelfth century, French became the official language of all France, including Brittany, and the Breton language slowly died out. There are current attempts to revive it but to little avail, and the French government has consistently refused requests to add it as an official language within France.
Which of the following best summarizes the main point of the passage?
Which of the following best summarizes the main point of the passage?
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The Breton language was once an elite language but has lost much of its status since the Middle Ages.
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Formerly an important language between Britain and Northern France, Breton has declined over time despite attempts to revive it.\n
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Given its historical importance as a language of unity between France and England, the French government should recognize Breton officially.
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There have been a variety of attempts to revive the Breton language, but it is rapidly on the decline due primarily to the French government’s refusal to recognize it.
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Given the fact that Breton is a sister language to Welsh and Cornish, the native Breton speakers in Northern France are essentially Celtic.
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