In Albanian linguistics, what major geographical boundary traditionally separates the two primary dialect groups, Gheg and Tosk?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The Shkumbin River in central Albania
- Step 1: The Shkumbin River serves as the historic linguistic border between northern Gheg dialects and southern Tosk dialects. Answer: The Shkumbin River in central Albania. Why not the others: Drin is in the far north; Vjosa flows through the south.
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