Which statements regarding the cultural characteristics of South America are true? Choose three correct answers.

Most people in South America speak Spanish or Portuguese, while many other languages are also spoken, so A is true. Efforts to expand education and programs in Indigenous languages help preserve native cultures, making B true. South American culture has been shaped by both Indigenous civilizations and European colonization, so E is true. Islam, Hinduism, and Judaism are present but are not widely practiced throughout the region, and some Indigenous languages have writing systems, so C and D are false.

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