World Languages Quiz

There are around 7,000 languages spoken in the world today, and the ones that spread the furthest tell us a lot about history, trade, and culture. If you enjoy language challenges, you might also like the English Quiz or want to test your vocabulary with the French Vocab Quiz.

• Which language has the most native speakers on Earth
• The official languages of specific countries - like what is spoken in Brazil
• How many official languages a multilingual country like Switzerland uses
• Ancient languages and where they were spoken - including Latin and the German Quiz if you want to go deeper into European languages
• Geographic and historical patterns behind how languages spread

Languages shape how people think, connect, and share ideas across borders. Learning even basic facts about world languages can make you a better communicator, and if you have ever wondered about the art of persuasion, the Ethos Pathos Logos Quiz looks at how language is used to influence people.

More Quizzes to Try

If you enjoyed this quiz, keep going with the German Quiz to test your knowledge of one of Europe's most widely spoken languages, or brush up on your vocabulary with the French Vocab Quiz. You can also check out the English Quiz for a closer look at the world's most widely learned second language.