GK
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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The Taino and Africans
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Other Europeans and Africans
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the French and Dutch
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Native Americans
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Detailed explanation-1: -Spain influenced Central America more than any other country. All the countries in this region were once part of Spain. All Central American countries, except for Belize, have Spanish as their official language. Spain began exploring and colonizing this region in the late 15th century.
Detailed explanation-2: -As you’ve read, the culture of Central America blends two major elements: Native American influences with those of Spanish settlers. The Spanish were the dominant group of European settlers in Central America-their language remains dominant in the area today.
Detailed explanation-3: -Although most of Latin America was colonized by Spain, the countries of Portugal and France also had major influences on the region. Due to war and disease, native populations were decimated.