5. Why is Spanish the official language of 9 of the 13 nations of South America?(1 point)

Question

Responses

The Portuguese did not want their language spoken by foreign people.
The Portuguese did not want their language spoken by foreign people.

Spanish is easier to speak than the native languages.
Spanish is easier to speak than the native languages.

It is the original language of the native people.
It is the original language of the native people.

The Spanish established their language when they colonized the territories.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

The Spanish established their language when they colonized the territories.

This reflects the historical context of colonization in South America, where Spanish explorers and settlers spread their language as they established control over the region.