Which of the following statements about the Basques is false? A.
Basques speak a unique language called Euskara.
B.
Basques have lived in northern Spain for more than 5,000 years.
C.
Basque populations also live in southern France.
D.
Basque leaders have given up all efforts to seek independence from Spain.

D.  Basque leaders have given up all efforts to seek independence from Spain.

Explanation:

Basques are the people who are members of the ethnic group, sharing culture and language. They do not have their own independent country but are the minorities in the countries of Southern Europe, mostly Spain and France. Because of immigration, there is a large number of Basques today also living in North America.

The Basque language is called Euskara and it is isolated, having no relationship with other languages from the region. The ethnic group has existed since ancient times. Basque people do have the autonomous community in Spain with Bilbao as the capital, but their quest for independence and unity of their people as the separate from Spain and France still continues