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QUIZ: Languages of the World

26 July 2023
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Test your geographical knowledge of the dialects of the world with our new languages quiz! With Geographical’s daily quizzes, if you get more than 75 per cent correct, you win a 30 per cent discount on any Geographical subscription. Good luck!

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QUIZ: Languages of the World

Test your geographical knowledge with this language trivia quiz!

Get 75% or more and win a prize!

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1. Which of the following is the most widely spoken language in the world by the number of native speakers?

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2. Which language is spoken by the majority of people in Iran?

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3. Which of the following countries has more than one official language, including English and French?

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4. Which country has the most languages spoken within its borders, with over 800 recognized languages?

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5. The language family that includes English, German, Dutch, and Swedish is:

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6. Which region of Canada is primarily French-speaking?

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7. The Māori language is spoken primarily in which country?

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8. The official language of Brazil is:

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