World Languages
1 / 15Which language uses the Cyrillic alphabet?
About World Languages
How well do you know the languages of the world? This free general knowledge activity is built for older adults who want clear, readable browser-based games without sign-up friction.
General knowledge games mix recall, reasoning, and pattern recognition to keep each round varied and mentally engaging. This quiz includes 15 questions, so it works well as a quick session or as part of a longer brain-training routine. A printable version is available if you prefer offline play or want to share the game at home, in a classroom, or in a group setting.
About World Languages
World Languages is a free general knowledge quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 5 easy, 5 hard, 5 medium questions. How well do you know the languages of the world? A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. What is the most spoken language in the world by total number of speakers?
Answer: English
English is the most spoken language in the world by total speakers (native + non-native), with approximately 1.5 billion speakers. Mandarin Chinese has the most native speakers.
2. Which language uses the Cyrillic alphabet?
Answer: Russian
Russian uses the Cyrillic alphabet, which was developed in the 9th century and is named after Saint Cyril, a Byzantine missionary. Other languages using Cyrillic include Bulgarian, Serbian, and Ukrainian.
3. What is the official language of Brazil?
Answer: Portuguese
Portuguese is the official language of Brazil due to its colonization by Portugal. Brazil is the largest Portuguese-speaking country in the world, with over 210 million speakers.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in World Languages?
World Languages has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is World Languages free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including World Languages — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
How long does World Languages take?
Most players finish World Languages in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after World Languages?
If you enjoyed this general knowledge quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
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