The History of the Spanish Language

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