Languages and Populations in America

The video explores the linguistic diversity in the Americas, highlighting the most spoken languages, including Spanish, English, Portuguese, and indigenous languages like Guaraní and Quechua. It discusses the cultural and historical influences on language distribution and the impact of colonization and immigration. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content.

What percentage of the world's population claims one of the top ten languages as their mother tongue?

• Almost half

• Almost three-quarters

• Almost a third

• Almost a quarter

Which country has Guaraní as a widely spoken language by non-indigenous people?

• Brazil

• Paraguay

• Argentina

• Bolivia

How many native German speakers are there in America?

• 8 million

• 6 million

• 5 million

• 7 million

Which ancient civilization was known for speaking Quechua?

• Mayans

• Olmecs

• Incas

• Aztecs

In which country is Quechua an official language along with Spanish?

• Bolivia

• Chile

• Peru

• Ecuador

What is the primary language spoken in Haiti?

• Portuguese

• Haitian Creole

• Spanish

• French

Approximately how many people speak Portuguese in America?

• 200 million

• 225 million

• 175 million

• 150 million

Which language is the second most spoken in America?

• French

• Portuguese

• Spanish

• English

Which country has the highest number of Spanish speakers in America?

• Colombia

• Mexico

• Argentina

• United States

What percentage of Mexicans speak Spanish?

• 80%

• 85%

• 90%

• 93%