Question

What is the basis of the name of Latin America? A.)Most of the settlers were from Latin. B.)The conquerors were from Latin. C.)Most of the people spoke Latin. D.)The spoken languages are based on Latin. PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE

Answer 1

Latin America consists of Mexico, the Caribbean and most of Central and South America. In these countries, residents speak mostly Spanish and Portuguese. These two languages are classified as Romance languages, which are derived from Latin. So hence the name Latin America.30-Apr-2008

Answer 2

A). Most of the settlers were from Latin.