USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Spain colonized the majority of South America and Portugal colonized present-day Brazil. The dominance of the Spanish and Portuguese languages on the continent is a result of Catholic missionaries’ educational work. They also developed writing systems for native oral traditions such as Quechua, Nahuatl, and Guarani.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Spanish language spoken today in Latin America, especially in Mexico and Peru was heavily influenced by the strong culture and dialects of the native population.

Detailed explanation-3: -Brazil is the largest and most influential country in South America, accounting for about half of the continent’s population, landmass, and gross domestic product (GDP). It is the fifth-largest country in the world and the sixth most populous, with an estimated 214 million people.

Detailed explanation-4: -The arrival of Spanish conquerors forever changed the lives and cultures of the people of Central America. Meanwhile, modern-day Belize was colonized by Great Britain. Central American nations would not get their independence from Spain until 1821; Belize gained independence in 1973.

Detailed explanation-5: -Spanish is the most widely spoken language in Latin America, and it is the primary language in every South American country except Brazil, Suriname and French Guyana, as well as Puerto Rico, Cuba and several other islands.