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In History / College | 2025-07-03

Mande, the language of the Mali Empire, is one of the language families that developed out of the ancient proto-Niger Congo language family.
True or False

Asked by ruthpalla

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The assertion that Mande is derived from the proto-Niger-Congo language family is false. Mande languages form their own language family and diverged early from the Niger-Congo lineage. They represent a unique aspect of the linguistic heritage of the Mali Empire.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-04

The assertion that Mande, the language of the Mali Empire, is derived from the proto-Niger-Congo language family is false. Mande languages, which include Bambara and Malinke, form their own distinct family and diverged early from the Niger-Congo lineage. Understanding the structured evolution of languages in this region highlights the complexity of African linguistic heritage. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-04

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