VOICED : Revalorizando el quechua con musica pop

Renata Flores, a 14-year-old from Ayacucho, became a sensation by singing a Michael Jackson song in Quechua, garnering over a million views online. Her mother, Patricia, initiated this project to revalue the Quechua language, which faces discrimination and potential extinction despite being an official language in Peru. The project aims to instill pride in young people to speak Quechua, highlighting its cultural significance and humor. Over three million Peruvians still speak Quechua, mainly in the Andes, but educators warn of its declining use.

What was Renata Flores' contribution to social media at the age of 14?

• She started a cooking show.

• She sang a Michael Jackson song in Quechua.

• She created a viral dance challenge.

• She wrote a popular blog.

Who was the main force behind the project to revitalize Quechua?

• A government official

• Patricia, Renata's mother

• A local school teacher

• Renata Flores

Why did Patricia feel the need to start the Quechua project?

• To create a new language

• To make Quechua the only official language

• Because young people were embarrassed to speak Quechua

• To promote Spanish over Quechua

What is the current status of the Quechua language in Peru?

• It is thriving and widely spoken.

• It is the most popular language in urban areas.

• It is facing potential extinction.

• It is only spoken by a few elders.

How many Peruvians still speak Quechua, especially in the Andes?

• Over ten million

• About 1.5 million

• Less than a million

• More than three million