This episode explores the origins and diversity of the Quechua language family. It highlights how Quechua has evolved into distinct regional varieties, demonstrating that the language is not a single entity but rather a family of related languages. The document examines how these differences arose, tracing the development of Quechua from a single "Original Quechua" to the modern regional forms. It addresses the misconception that Cuzco Quechua is the "proper" form of the language, emphasizing the importance of celebrating the diversity and richness of the various Quechua varieties. This episode also explores how Quechua spread throughout the Andes, investigating the role of migration, conquest, and the adoption of Quechua as a lingua franca.
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