Question

Explain three ways the Portuguese and Spanish influenced Latin American culture due to the Columbian Exchange.

Answer 1

Answer:

Before Europeans arrived the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations ruled different parts of today’s Latin America. These indigenous people had developed their own cultures with unique languages and religions.

Explanation:

Starting in the 1500s, European conquered these native civilizations. Spain took over much of Central and South America. Portugal created strong colonies in the area that later became known as Brazil.