The Spanish and Portuguese had a significant influence on the culture of Latin America. They colonized the region, introducing their languages of Spanish and Portuguese, as well as the Roman Catholic religion. Their influence can still be seen today in the languages spoken, religious practices, and cultural aspects like food, traditions, and ways of life across Latin America.

1. How would you
describe the influence
of the Spanish and
Portuguese on the
culture of Latin
America?

2. NOTES TO USE FOR SUMMARY ASSIGNMENT
 Main languages spoken in Latin America are Spanish and
Portuguese
 Main religion is Roman Catholic
 Spanish and Portuguese influence on language and religion
 Spain and Portugal colonized Latin America
 Spanish mainly spoken everywhere except that in Brazil,
Portuguese is main language
 Portugal’s only colony in Latin America was Brazil
 Spanish and Portuguese influence also on food, traditions,
and way of life.

3. SUMMARY CHOICE ACTIVITY – PICK ONE
1. Acrostic Summary: Using the phrase, “Latin America’s Culture ,” – write
an acrostic poem using short phrases to describe what you have learned
this week about the Spanish and Portuguese influence on Latin America’s
culture.
2. GIST Statement: Write an exactly 25 word statement summarizing what
you have learned this week about the Spanish and Portuguese influence
on Latin America’s culture.
3. Absent Student Letter: Write a two paragraph letter to a student
explaining what you have learned this week about the Spanish and
Portuguese influence on Latin America’s culture.