The Digital Revolution in Latin America

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Which region has experienced a big increase in Internet use?

  • Europe
  • North America
  • Latin America (correct)
  • Asia

What percentage more time do people in the region spend on social networking sites compared to the global average?

  • 70 percent
  • 25 percent
  • 10 percent
  • 56 percent (correct)

Which type of songs have occupied some of the most-watched video spots on Internet sites in Brazil and Mexico?

  • Spanish-language songs (correct)
  • French-language songs
  • Portuguese-language songs
  • English-language songs

Which song reached 2 billion and 2.5 billion views faster than any video in YouTube's history?

<p>Despacito (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Apart from Latin appeal, what was special about the song 'Despacito' according to some listeners?

<p>It has a catchy tune and a funky video (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some factors that have contributed to the increase of Internet use in the region?

<p>More people owning cell phones and using social networking sites, and spending more time on social networking sites than the global average.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What influence have the videos being streamed in Brazil and Mexico had on the music industry?

<p>They have influenced which songs become hits, with Spanish-language songs occupying some of the most-watched video spots on Internet sites.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What records did the song 'Despacito' break on YouTube?

<p>It reached 2 billion and 2.5 billion views faster than any video in YouTube's history, and topped the charts in 45 countries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to some listeners, what made the song 'Despacito' special?

<p>They thought it had the perfect formula for a hit, with a mix of Latin, Caribbean, and pop, and a little bit of rap. It also had a catchy tune and a funky video.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much more time do people in the region spend on social networking sites compared to the global average?

<p>They spend 56 percent more time on social networking sites than the average person globally.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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