ANSWER: A: Man attempted to build the tower that they might make a name for themselves, lest they be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth (Genesis 11:4).

B: Were those involved a humble people?

ANSWER: B: That they wanted to make a name for themselves shows that they were a proud people;

C: What was the one language used prior to this event?

ANSWER: C: Though uncertain, some believe that the one language was Hebrew;

D: Was this the beginning of our languages today?

ANSWER: D: The Jews so believe. However, with the many thousands of languages and dialects prevalent today, such is without supporting evidence.