Exploring the Evolution of the Spanish Language

The video explores the growth of the Spanish language, predicting that by 2050, 10% of the world's population will speak Spanish, with the U.S. being the largest Spanish-speaking country. It traces Spanish's roots to Latin, its evolution through the Roman Empire, and the influence of Arabic during the Moorish invasion. The video highlights the establishment of Spanish as Spain's official language in 1492 and its spread to the Americas, where it adapted to local languages. Today, Spanish is thriving, spoken by 390 million people and taught widely in the U.S.

What percentage of the world's population is expected to speak Spanish by 2050?

• 15%

• 20%

• 10%

• 5%

Which empire's language is the foundation of Spanish?

• Roman Empire

• British Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Greek Empire

How many words in Spanish are derived from Arabic?

• About 2000

• About 3000

• About 4000

• About 5000

Who decreed Castilian to be used for all official documents?

• King Ferdinand

• King Charles V

• Queen Isabella

• King Alfonso X

In what year did Christopher Columbus cross the Atlantic?

• 1482

• 1502

• 1492

• 1512

Which region's languages have NOT influenced Spanish?

• The Caribbean

• Asia

• Mexico

• The Americas

What is the rank of Spanish as a native language globally?

• Fourth

• First

• Second

• Third

How many countries have Spanish as an official language?

• 19

• 25

• 21

• 30

Which famous artist is mentioned as a Spanish speaker?

• Frida Kahlo

• Vincent van Gogh

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Pablo Picasso

By what year is it estimated that 900 million people will speak Spanish?

• 2100

• 2015

• 2050

• 2025