Why has the basque language continue as a distinct language A the land is separated geographically from other areas B the basque people have refused to learn other languages C all other languages are outlawed in the region D it has been protected as a historic language

The best answer to why the Basque language has continued as a distinct language is D: it has been protected as a historic language. Efforts to preserve and promote the Basque language, alongside a strong sense of cultural identity among the Basque people, have played a significant role in its continued use and vitality despite external pressures from dominant languages.