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4thofeleven) wrote2011-01-13 05:53 pm
4thofeleven) wrote2011-01-13 05:53 pm
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Language Question
Had a debate the other day over whether Latin or Ancient Greek would be a better language for a time traveler to learn, assuming they had no idea where or when they'd end up... Greek's more useful in the ancient world and the middle east, but if you end up in medieval Europe or the Americas post-Columbus, Latin might be more likely to be recognised.
Anyway, what are the East Asian equivalent languages? Would modern Chinese be enough to scrape by in, say, Kublai Khan's court, or is there a better choice? Sanskrit? Would that be well known enough that someone in China would at least be able to identify it?
Hmm - or would Hebrew be the best overall choice?
Anyway, what are the East Asian equivalent languages? Would modern Chinese be enough to scrape by in, say, Kublai Khan's court, or is there a better choice? Sanskrit? Would that be well known enough that someone in China would at least be able to identify it?
Hmm - or would Hebrew be the best overall choice?