Myth: Eating too much sugar causes diabetes. Fact: The answer is not so simple. Type 1 diabetes is caused by genetics and unknown factors that trigger the onset of the disease; type 2 diabetes is caused by genetics and lifestyle factors.
In this lesson, we will discover that mestizo is a common racial category in Latin America. We'll learn its origin in the Spanish colonies, how common it is in different Latin American countries, and discover some famous mestizos in history.
Definition of Mestizo. In 1519, Spanish Conquistador Hernan Cortes overthrew the Aztec Empire in Mexico and set up a Spanish colony. At his side was a Native American woman named La Malinche who served as his translator.