GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -South America’s major cultural and culinary influences have been European, African (through slavery), and Asian, the latter most noticeably from Japan and China and most pronounced in Peru and Brazil.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -The culture of South America today stems from a diverse set of cultural traditions, dating back to those of pre-Columbian civilisations and indigenous tribes, which have mixed with those of African slaves as well as Asian and European immigrants.