Post: History of Latin American music

Which three cultures created Latin American music?

Mark all that apply:

• Europeans

• Enslaved Africans

• Indigenous people

• Mexicans

Which two countries were most of the Europeans from?

Mark all that apply:

• Spain

• Portugal

• Italy

• France

Which cultural group used string instruments (guitars) in Latin American music?

• Spanish

• Indigenous people

• Africans

Which cultural group used percussion (drums) and wind instruments (flute) in Latin American music?

• Indigenous people

• Africans

• Europeans

Which cultural group used drums, rhythms and beats in Latin American music?

• Africans

• Europeans

• Indigenous People

Where in Latin/South America is salsa most popular?

• Colombia

• Argentina

• Peru

• Venezuela

Which three genres of music are most popular in Colombia?

Mark all that apply:

• salsa

• cumbia

• vallenato

• tango

Which two genres were added to the Grammys in 2006

Mark all that apply:

• salsa

• cumbia

• vallenato

• tango

Why were the Latin Grammy Awards created?

• There are so many genres of Latin American music.

• There aren't enough genres to be included in Latin American music.

Where is the musical genre Joropo' home to in Latin America?

• Venezuela

• Chile

• Peru

• Argentina