South America Crossword

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  1. 3. This geographical feature provides many natural resources.
  2. 6. The weather conditions lasting in an area in general or over a long period of time.
  3. 9. Folklore says that if you use this item at night, you will have bad luck
  4. 10. In Latin American cultures, when a girl turns this age, she has her quinceañera
  5. 11. Superstitions say if you leave this item on the ground, you will lose money
  6. 13. the descendants of those who inhabited a country or geographical region before people of a different culture arrived
  7. 14. This is the largest country in South America
  8. 15. When one country uses its power to take over and control another country, it is called…
  9. 16. This geographical feature can make transportation difficult but can attract tourists who like to climb.
  10. 17. The everyday, expected behavior in a culture are called…
  11. 18. Beliefs about what is important in a culture are called…
  12. 20. This type of dance started in Argentina
  13. 22. La Patasola attacks people in order to protect…
  14. 25. This holiday celebrates and remembers loved ones who have passed away.
  15. 26. This geographical feature is very dry and hot.
  16. 27. The largest rainforest in the world.
  17. 29. Items from a culture that have a deeper meaning are called…
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  1. 1. This artist painted self portraits to show her pride in Mexico.
  2. 2. a belief or practice that usually comes from fear of the unknown or faith in magic or luck
  3. 4. Items from a culture are called…
  4. 5. ______ languages are spoken in Latin American countries.
  5. 7. a story believed to be about real people or historical events, but told with exaggerated or supernatural details
  6. 8. This animal, found in arctic environments, can be found in South America
  7. 12. This legend is about a one legged creature
  8. 19. This key component of culture is how people communicate with each other.
  9. 20. There are this many countries in South America.
  10. 21. This myth is about a man who was turned into a half man/ half alligator creature
  11. 23. This desert, found in South America, is the driest place on Earth
  12. 24. Hearing a rooster crow in the middle of the night is an omen of…
  13. 28. South America is a …