The Icelandic language has changed less than any other Germanic language because of
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Responses
Iceland's close contact with other people and activities.
Iceland's close contact with other people and activities.
migration by German tribes.
migration by German tribes.
Iceland's relative isolation from other places.
Iceland's relative isolation from other places.
the extinction of the East Germanic group.
the extinction of the East Germanic group.
continuous exchange with Norway and Sweden.
Iceland's relative isolation from other places and continuous exchange with Norway and Sweden.
The correct answer is: Iceland's relative isolation from other places.
The reason for this is that Iceland has been geographically isolated for many centuries, which has allowed the Icelandic language to remain relatively unchanged compared to other Germanic languages. The Icelandic people have had limited contact with other groups and external influences, which has helped preserve the language in its traditional form.
To arrive at this answer, you can eliminate the incorrect options:
1. Migration by German tribes: This suggests that the presence of German tribes has affected the stability of the Icelandic language. However, Germanic tribes settled in areas outside of Iceland and do not directly explain why Icelandic has changed less.
2. Iceland's close contact with other people and activities: This option directly contradicts the idea of isolation, as close contact with other people and activities would likely lead to language change and adaptation.
3. The extinction of the East Germanic group: The extinction of the East Germanic group does not explain the limited changes in the Icelandic language, as the East Germanic group is distinct from Icelandic.
4. Continuous exchange with Norway and Sweden: While Iceland has had historical connections to Norway and Sweden, this option does not explain why the Icelandic language has changed less than other Germanic languages.
By process of elimination, you can conclude that the correct answer is Iceland's relative isolation from other places.