2.3 What were the reasons why the US went to war in Iraq after 9/11/2001? What happen in Iraq after Saddam Hussein was taken from power? What were the events that sparked the “Arab Spring”? What are the two groups of Muslims. What does each group believe?

Latin America

I. Geography Profile Location: South and Southeast of the United States The name reflects the importance of cultural traits inherited primarily from Spain and Portugal

II. Early History A.Latin America was home to many diverse Native American cultures B.The largest ones being the Aztecs in Mexico, The Mayan in Central America, and The Inca in Peru

III. The Spanish Conquest The rich fabric of Native American life was torn apart by the Spanish Conquest. 1.The Aztecs were conquered by Cortes. 2. Pizzaro conquered the Incas

IV. A meeting of cultures The Spanish brought their language and Catholic religion. B. Native heritage remains strong as well. C. Many parts of Latin America have a large Mestizo populations- Mixed Spanish and native American ancestry

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Red page 112 1) What Native American Features Still Remain in Latin America? 2) Answer skills for life 1 & 2

Read Languages on 213. 1

Page 213 1) What are the major languages spoken in Latin America? 2) Answer Skills for Life 1 &2.

Read Native American Empires Record an interesting fact for each empire

Answer skills for Life 1 & 2

Read Empires to Nations

What is a conquistador? Answer skills for life 1 & 2

Read Religion. What are the major religions of Latin America Read Religion. What are the major religions of Latin America? Answer Skills for like 1 & 2