Have you wondered how much you know about Spanish-speaking cultures?Take this quiz!
1. In which of these countries is Spanish not the official language?
A) Uruguay
B) Guatemala
C) Brazil
D) Perú
2.Out of the following 3 famous people, match “person” to “profession”:
PERSON: <Diego Armando Maradona>, <Alejandro Sanz>, <Hugo Chavez>
PROFESSION: <singer>, <politician>, <sports star>
3. Which country has the most populated city?
A) México
B) Argentina
C) Spain
D) Colombia
4. TRUE or FALSE: The Native populations and cultures of Latin America have left without a trace in the modern culture.
Answers:
1. C, Brazil. The Portuguese colonized Brazil, leaving that country with Portuguese as its official language.
2. Hugo Chavez – Politician ; Alejandro Sanz – Singer; Diego Armando Maradona – Sports star
3. A, Mexico. Mexico City has a population of approximately 8,841,916!
4. False! The modern populations have many who descended from pre-Columbian ancestors, and to this day some indigenous languages are still spoken in Latin America!
How many did you get correct?
