Which statement is true about the Spanish language in Central and South

Question

America? (1 point)
Spanish and Portuguese are spoken by an equal number of people in Central and South America.
Spanish is widely spoken in Central and South America because it was easierto speak than Indigenous languages.
Spanish is widely spoken in Central and South America because colonizers from
Spain made it the official language.
Spanish is spoken to a lesser degree in Central and South America, while French is the most widely spoken language there.

Answer 1

The true statement about the Spanish language in Central and South America is:

Spanish is widely spoken in Central and South America because colonizers from Spain made it the official language.

This reflects the historical context of colonization and the influence of Spanish governance in the region.