Which of the following is false regarding Hebrew, Sanskrit, and Arabic?

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The statement that Hebrew, Sanskrit, and Arabic were all spoken in ancient Egypt is false. While Hebrew and Arabic are Semitic languages that are closely related and have historical ties to the region surrounding ancient Egypt, they were not primarily spoken there. Hebrew is associated with the ancient Israelites, who lived in what is now modern-day Israel and surrounding areas, while Arabic developed later in the Arabian Peninsula.

Sanskrit, on the other hand, is an ancient language of India with no historical connection to ancient Egypt. It was predominantly used in the Indian subcontinent and played a significant role in the development of Hindu and Buddhist texts.

Understanding the geographical and cultural contexts of these languages helps clarify why the assertion about their usage in ancient Egypt is incorrect.