Food
Before the French could fry them, potatoes originally came from this South American country
Peru
The main language spoken in Brazil.
Portuguese
This country is the farthest south in South America and is close enough to the South Pole that if you got lucky on a trip there, you could see penguins
Chile
Colonization of North and South America began after the first voyage of this explorer in 1492
Christopher Columbus
This South American animal, related to the camel, is known for its soft wool and is often used for transportation in the Andes
Llama
It's not actually sweet or bread but it's
Chicken Gizzards
90% of people living in South America practice this religion.
Catholicism (will take Catholic or Roman Catholic)
If we took a trip to the Amazon Rainforest we would have to fly to this country where most of the forest is located.
Brazil
People from this part of the world were forcefully brought over to South America to farm sugar and coffee by the Portuguese
West Africa
After Brazil, this country exports the most coffee from South America
Colombia
These small, savory pastries, filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables, are popular throughout Argentina and other South American countries.
Empanadas
This ancient Incan city high in the mountains is a popular tourist destination.
Ecuador, Colombia, and Brazil are all located in this climate zone
Equatorial
Venezuela was conquered by this European nation who's monarchy had a habit of inbreeding
Spain
This fruit, that grows on a cactus, is very popular in dry regions of South America, and has a sweet and refreshing taste. The inside has seeds like a kiwi would.
Dragon Fruit or Pitaya
This sweet spread, made by slowly cooking milk and sugar, is a beloved ingredient in desserts across South America.
Dulce de Leche
The celebration of the day of the dead, is very popular in many South American countries, and has precolumbian roots.
Dia de los Muertos
This large mountain range stretches across the western coast of South America and is located in countries such as Peru, Argentina, and Chile
Andes
The Portuguese were not the only Europeans to colonize Brazil. A nation that once called New York "New Amsterdam" also had colonies there.
This South American nation is the world's largest exporter of bananas
Ecuador
This beverage, brewed from the leaves of a native South American holly tree, is a social tradition in countries like Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay.
(Yerba) Mate
Festa Junina includes celebrations for this Saint who's Saint Day is on June 24th
Saint John (the Baptist)
Chorizo is not South American in origin but came from this peninsula that is home to modern day Spain and Portugal
Iberian
Britain still holds territory off the coast of Argentina, staring a war in 1982 over this set of islands.
Falkland
The current Pope is from this country and was the first person to be elected as Pope from South America
Argentina