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Agenda

Warm-Up 1. In what tangible (noticeable) ways has the Aztec Empire influenced modern Mexico? 2. What role did the Roman Catholic Church have in European colonization of Latin America?

Culture and Lifestyles in Latin America

Religion/Roman Catholic During colonial era Christianity brought to Latin America Islam, Hindu, Buddhism practiced by Asian immigrants in West Indies Most Christian Roman Catholic Church leaders gained political influence Supported wealth landowners during independence movement In recent years clergy supports poor/disadvantaged and opposes dictatorships

Protestants/Mixing of Religions British & Dutch brought Protestant to L.A. American missionaries built churches, hospitals, schools During late 1990’s it grew b/c gave laypeople major religious role & Emphasized a personal religious experience Many blend multiple beliefs into a single faith

Art of Latin America Blend European styles with Native American heritage Hand woven textiles from Andes region reflect Mayan symbols, Incan weaving Native Americans built temples with murals and mosaics During colonial times most art Christian themed Music and art now combines Native Amer. African, and Euro. elements

Colonial Era Art Virgin of Carmel Saving Souls in Purgatory,. Peru. Circle of Diego Quispe Tito Aleijadinho(Brazil): Angel of the Passion

Modern Latin America Art Wifredo Lam, (Cuba) The Jungle José Guadalupe Posada (Mexico) La Calavera Catrina

Everyday Life in Latin America Members of extended families often live together Strong sense of loyalty to family Machismo still a part of society, but women have made gains Many children drop out prior to finishing elementary school to help family Funding, literacy rates, internet usage, & university admissions all going up

Health, Sports, and Leisure Infrastructure, and health education improving leading to less malnutrition Wide gap between individual have/have not's, and countries Futbol, most popular in region, baseball popular in Central America/ Caribbean Religious and family events lead to many fiestas Carnival widely celebrated in Rio, other areas