A brief History of the Spanish language

Learning a second language will help you progress as a student, but not later on in life as a professional.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

It will help you both as a student and as a professional.

Bilingual means:

• That you speak one language

• That you speak two languages

• That you speak three languages

Research shows that learning a second language....

• Improves ability to focus

• increases cultural awareness, empathy and tolerance

• improves memory

• All statements are correct.

According to the video "The History of the Spanish Language", what percentage of the world will speak Spanish by 2050?

• 5%

• 10%

• 20%

What language was the mother and father of Spanish when the Romans ruled Europe?

• English

• French

• Latin

Why is Spanish called a Romance language?

• Because it is a romantic language

• It grew from the language of Rome, Latin

What language contributed more than 4000 words to Spanish?

• English

• Italian

• Arabic

What is the name of the former dialect of Spanish?

• Arabic

• Castilian

• Latin

The Spanish language borrowed words from native languages of things that didn't exist in Spain.

• True

• False

Spanish is the official language in how many countries?

• 10

• 21

• 50