South America Languages

Which religion was widely spread among indigenous people as a result of European colonization?

• Quechua

• Protestantism

• Candomble

• Catholicism

Which is one factor that has contributed to South America's language diversity?

• Education

• Colonization

• Warfare

• Religion

What are the two main languages spoken in present day Latin

America?

• Portuguese

• Spanish

• Italian

• English

European exploration of Latin America led to -

• The spread of Catholicism ONLY.

• The spread of Catholicism and the Spanish language.

• The spread of the Spanish language ONLY.

• The spread of Islam.

What region of Latin America is Machu Picchu is located?

• Mexico

• Central America

• South America

• Caribbean

Which country had the greatest influence on the language spoken in Central America and South America?

• England

• Spain

• France

• Russia

• Portugal

This country originally sent conquistadors to battle Native Americans and claim much of the Americas.

• England

• Spain

• France

• Russia

• Portugal

Which South American country has the largest Spanish-speaking population?

• Argentina

• Colombia

• Peru

• Venezuela

What is the primary language spoken in most South American countries?

• Portuguese

• Spanish

• French

• English

Which South American country is known for having a significant indigenous population that speaks Spanish?

• Brazil

• Chile

• Bolivia

• Guyana