1. Bellringer #26
What are some similarities and differences shared between the Mayas, Incas, and Aztec civilizations? Give me two examples of each.

2. What Makes Latin America a Region?

3. CULTURE Blending of people Native Americans
Many native American cultural features still exist today; shared culture
Spanish and Portuguese settlers; Spanish settled for gold and silver
Africans first came to Latin America in 1500’s; brought forcibly to work sugarcane and other cash crop plantations.

4. LANGUAGES Major factor in bringing together diverse ethnic groups
Spanish is primary language
Brazil-Portuguese
Haiti-French
Jamaica and Belize-English
Many countries speak dialect that is unique to their group

6. THE ARTS Blends European style with native American culture
Weaving, woodcarving, pottery, colored murals
Brazilian samba and Cuban salsa
Futbol

7. CARNIVAL Celebrated a week before Lent Rio de Janeiro
Best hand decorated float wins
Masks and costumes