Languages in Peru

What percentage of the Peruvian population speaks a first language that isn't Spanish?

• 1%

• 5%

• 20%

• 50%

How many indigenous languages are spoken in Peru?

• Around 10

• Around 25

• Around 47

• Around 127

Which of the following languages is not native to Peru?

• Igbo

• Awajun

• Candoshi

• Peruvian sign language

In what Peruvian region are most indigenous languages spoken?

• The coast

• The highlands

• The jungle

How many people in Peru speak Quechua as a first language?

• 3%

• 13%

• 35%

• 41%

What is the most common indigenous language in Peru?

• Quechua

• Aymara

• Ashaninka

• Shipibo

How many native Peruvian languages approximately have disappeared in the last 400 years?

• 10

• 20

• 35

• 200

Write your opinion: why is it important to protect native languages?