Brain Jogger Why is the region we are studying called “Latin America”? Explain in 1 complete sentence. Why is the region we are studying called “Latin America”? Explain in 1 complete sentence.

SpanishPortuguese Latin Languages spoken in Latin America

KEYSpanishPortugueseFrench

Shoulder Buddy Discuss with your shoulder buddy if Latin American diversity is the same or different from the United States.

Major Ethnic Groups Mestizo – mixed Native American & Spanish ancestry (mostly from Mexico, Central America, & South America) Mulattos – mixed African & European Ancestry (are both black & white) Indigenous –word for Native Americans European – Spanish and Italian- White Latin Americans

Mestizo Porfirio Diaz Mexican President Group from a Latin Rock Radio Station

Mulatto

Indigenous

European (Spanish & Italian) (White Latin Americans) Xuxa Actress from Brazil Thalia Singer & Actress from Mexico Che Guevara Guerilla Leader from Argentina

LA Culture Notes Name:____________________________Date:__________ Latin American People Come From 3 Main Origins: – _____________________ These Origins Make Up Their 4 Major Ethnic Groups: – _____________________-Mixed Native American & Spanish – _____________________-Mixed African & European – ______________________-Native American – _______________________-Spanish & Italian These People Speak Mainly: – _____________________________