Vocabulary
Spanish explorers and soldiers who conquered and colonized parts of the Americas in the 16th Century, often claiming land for Spain
Conquistadors
What mountain range is located on the west coast of South America?
Andes Mountains
The European country is responsible for the decline in almost all the Latin American ancient civilizations
Spain
This is one of the most famous Latin American legends, translating to the “Weeping Woman”
La Llarona
What are the three points associated with the Bermuda Triangle?
To grow or develop a in a healthy or vigorous way; to thrive or succeed
Flourish
What major body of water is located to the east of Latin America?
Atlantic Ocean
Who was Fransico Pizzaro?
Spanish Conquistador
This folklore is a terrifying ghost said to haunt the Venezuelan and Colombian Llanos region – it was a vengeful spirit of a young man who murdered his father for his organs.
El Sibon
What is the story of the Bermuda triangle associated with?
Referring to the original people or things that are native to a particular region or environment, often used to describe the first inhabitants of the land
Indigenous
What is the name of the peninsula located in southern Mexico?
Yucatan Peninsula
This empire was in the Andes Mountains of present-day Peru, and fell due to the colonization from Spain
Inca
The shapeshifting creature said to drain the blood of his victims—located primarily in Chile
Peuchen of Chile
What caused the Bermuda Triangle to gain attention in the 1940s?
Flight 19 in 1945 involving 5 US Navy Bombers
A large estate or plantation in Spanish-speaking countries, often used for farming and agriculture, and historically associated with the Spanish colonial system
Hacienda
This is a major geographic region located in northern Brazil, Peru, and Columbia, it is also known as the “Lungs of the Earth”
Amazon Rainforest
How many subjects were apart of the Incan Empire?
10 Million
Name each of the 5 myths you could have chosen for the Myth poster
Name 2 possible natural explanation for the Bermuda Triangle
A political and social movement that aims to unite countries in the Americas to promote cooperation and solidarity among them
Pan-Americanism
Naturalist Charles Darwin came up with his theory of Natural Selection in this Latin American Location
Galapagos Islands
This ruin is in Guatemala and was abruptly abandoned by the Mayans
Tikal
Why are myths important to Latin America?
Name 2 possible unnatural explanation for the Bermuda Triangle