Could You Pass This Global Awareness Test?

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    In what European country did the Spanish language originate?

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Global awareness means having all-round knowledge about different nations, cultures, both locally and globally. The primary purpose of global awareness test is to understand and learn about different cultures, beliefs, language, and respect all religions. This quiz has been designed to provide and test your knowledge about different countries. Answer each of the questions below to demonstrate global awareness. Let's play the quiz. All the best!

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  • 2. 

    In what European country did the French language originate?

    Explanation
    The French language originated in France. This is because France is the country where the language developed and evolved over time. French is the official language of France and is widely spoken by the majority of the population. It has a rich history and cultural significance in the country, making France the obvious origin of the French language.

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  • 3. 

    Which of the lists below is in order from the most-populated country in the world to the least-populated country in the world?

    • India, USA, Brazil, Indonesia, China

    • China, India, USA, Indonesia, Brazil

    • Brazil, USA, Indonesia, India, China

    • USA, China, India, Indonesia, Brazil

    • China, Brazil, Indonesia, India, USA

    Correct Answer
    A. China, India, USA, Indonesia, Brazil
    Explanation
    The correct answer is China, India, USA, Indonesia, Brazil. This is the correct order from the most-populated country to the least-populated country. China has the highest population followed by India, USA, Indonesia, and Brazil.

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  • 4. 

    In which of the following countries in the Caribbean is Spanish NOT an official language?

    • Cuba

    • Puerto Rico

    • Dominican Republic

    • Haiti

    Correct Answer
    A. Haiti
    Explanation
    Haiti is the correct answer because Spanish is not an official language in Haiti. The official language of Haiti is French, while the majority of the population speaks Haitian Creole. Spanish is not recognized as an official language in Haiti, distinguishing it from the other countries listed in the options.

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  • 5. 

    In which of the following countries in South America is Spanish NOT an official language?

    • Brazil

    • Colombia

    • Peru

    • Bolivia

    • Chile

    Correct Answer
    A. Brazil
    Explanation
    Brazil is the correct answer because Portuguese, not Spanish, is the official language of Brazil. While Spanish is widely spoken and understood in some regions of Brazil due to its proximity to Spanish-speaking countries, it is not an official language of the country.

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  • 6. 

    Which of the following lists includes the 4 United States with the largest Spanish-speaking populations?

    • Florida, Texas, California, New York

    • Illinois, Washington, Nebraska, Missouri

    • Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Maine

    • New Mexico, Nevada, Alabama, Georgia

    Correct Answer
    A. Florida, Texas, California, New York
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Florida, Texas, California, New York. These four states have the largest Spanish-speaking populations in the United States. Florida has a large Hispanic population due to its proximity to Latin America and the Caribbean. Texas has a significant Hispanic population due to its historical ties to Mexico and its border with Mexico. California also has a large Hispanic population due to its proximity to Mexico and its history of Spanish colonization. New York has a diverse population, including a significant number of Spanish speakers, due to its status as a major international city.

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  • 7. 

    What percent of the United States population is Hispanic?

    • 70%

    • 13%

    • 12%

    • 3%

    • 1%

    Correct Answer
    A. 13%
    Explanation
    Approximately 13% of the United States population is Hispanic. This means that out of every 100 people in the country, around 13 of them identify as Hispanic.

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  • 8. 

    What percent of the United States population is Caucasian?

    • 70%

    • 13%

    • 12%

    • 3%

    • 1%

    Correct Answer
    A. 70%
    Explanation
    Approximately 70% of the United States population is Caucasian. This means that the majority of the population in the country identifies as Caucasian.

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  • 9. 

    Which of the following states does not have a Spanish name?

    • Nevada

    • Colorado

    • Florida

    • Montana

    • Arkansas

    Correct Answer
    A. Arkansas
    Explanation
    Arkansas does not have a Spanish name because it is derived from the French interpretation of the Native American word "akansa." The other states listed have Spanish names: Nevada means "snow-covered" in Spanish, Colorado means "colored" or "reddish" in Spanish, Florida means "flowery" in Spanish, and Montana means "mountainous" in Spanish. Therefore, Arkansas is the correct answer as it does not have a Spanish name.

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  • 10. 

    Which of the lists below is in order from the language with the most speakers to the language with the least speakers? 

    • Spanish, English, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Hindi

    • Russian, Hindi, Spanish, English, Mandarin Chinese

    • Mandarin Chinese, Russian, Hindi, Spanish, English

    • Mandarin Chinese, English, Hindi, Spanish, Russian

    Correct Answer
    A. Mandarin Chinese, English, Hindi, Spanish, Russian
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Mandarin Chinese, English, Hindi, Spanish, Russian." This is because Mandarin Chinese has the most speakers, followed by English, Hindi, Spanish, and then Russian.

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  • 11. 

    What percent of New Haven's population is African-American?

    • 40%

    • 36%

    • 19%

    • 3%

    • 1%

    Correct Answer
    A. 36%
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 36%. This means that 36% of New Haven's population is African-American.

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