CULTURAL CHARACTERISTICS Latin America
Indians (Native Americans) Who were the first people to live in Latin America? Indians (Native Americans)
Who arrived in Latin America in the 1500’s and began to build colonies an settlements there? Europeans
What is the name for people who have a mix of European and Indigenous ancestry? Mestizos
What group of people was brought to Latin America by the Europeans as slaves? Africans
What two languages are widely spoken in Latin America today as a result of European colonization? Spanish & Portuguese
What religion is widely practiced in Latin America today as a result of European colonization? Roman Catholicism
The Europeans have had a heavy influence on the architecture of Latin America. What kind of building can be found in the center of the majority of Latin American towns that shows this European influence? A Cathedral
In what ways did the Europeans influence the social structure of Latin America? The Europeans became rich, taking over large areas of land, while the native peoples who labored for them remained poor.
Population grew very rapidly Describe the population growth within Latin America in the second half of the 20th century. Population grew very rapidly https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAYQjB0&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgisweb.ciat.cgiar.org%2Fpopulation%2F&ei=U_oEVfuuI8GpgwS9moOICA&bvm=bv.88198703,d.eXY&psig=AFQjCNFInp9JVaNax3rHkUkWAvFkis-TKA&ust=1426475908358589
Many people are moving to the cities Latin America has been experiencing RAPID URBANIZATION. What does that mean? Many people are moving to the cities
Poor Economies, Conflict, Oppressive Governments Out-Migration…. What are the major push factors in Latin America that have influenced so many people to migrate to the United States & other countries? Poor Economies, Conflict, Oppressive Governments
Where are most settlements found in Latin America? Close to the coast
What is the name for a city that has grown very large? Megacity
What is the name for areas of large cities where people begin to live illegally, creating shelters from whatever materials they can find? Squatter Settlements
Calypso, Reggae, Merengue, Steel Drum Bands The following types of music show influence from what cultural background? Calypso, Reggae, Merengue, Steel Drum Bands African
What do EJIDOS refer to? Communal Lands
What type of building is shown in the picture below? Cathedral
What type of building is shown in the picture below? Pyramid
What type of building is shown in the picture below? Hacienda
What is the name of the place pictured below? Machu Picchu
Where is Machu Picchu located? Peru
Who built Machu Picchu? The Incas
What is the name of the place pictured below? Tikal
Where is Tikal located? Guatemala
The Maya Indians Who built Tikal?
What is the largest city in Mexico? Mexico City
Where is Rio de Janeiro located? Brazil
Where is Buenos Aires located? Argentina
What is the capital of Chile? Santiago