Which form of Greek became the official language of state and education in 1976?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Demotic, the form of Greek that people actually speak
- Step 1: A language reform in 1976 ended the long dispute known as the language question. Step 2. Demotic, the spoken language, replaced Katharevousa in schools and administration. Answer: Demotic. Why not the others: Katharevousa was the form replaced; Attic and Pontic Greek were never chosen as the state language.
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