The Global Influence of the Spanish Language

In today's interconnected world, the Spanish language plays a significant role, not only in Spain but also in various regions across the globe. Let's delve deeper into the influence and usage of the Spanish language based on the information provided.

1. According to the written source, which of the following statements is correct?

Additionally to Spain, the Spanish language is spoken in parts of Asia, Africa, and the American continent.

2. According to the written source, what was happening in the Philippines before 1987?

The Spanish language was the official language.

Explanation:

1) Additionally to Spain, the Spanish language is spoken in parts of Asia, Africa, and the American continent.

Spanish is spoken in every Hispanic country in Latin America, in Equatorial Guinea in Western Africa, and the Philippines in Asia. Spanish expanded throughout the world during the age of discovery and exploration, from the 16th century until the 18th century.

2) The Spanish language was the official language.

Spanish was the first official and unitary language of the Philippines, from the arrival of the Spaniards in 1565 until the second half of the 20th century. In addition to being official, Spanish became the common and vehicular language of the country between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In 1863, a public education system was created that significantly boosted the knowledge of Spanish in the country. The national hero José Rizal wrote most of his works in Spanish, as did most of the writers and thinkers of the nineteenth century. The Philippine Revolution was articulated in the Spanish language, and the First Philippine Republic was founded in 1899 with Spanish as the official language. The first Constitution of the Philippines, like the Philippine national anthem, was written in Spanish.