1. 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?

2. Latin America

3. 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

4. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Read Page 212

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

10. Read Languages on

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

12. Read Native American Empires Record an interesting fact for each empire

13. Answer skills for Life 1 & 2

14. Read Empires to Nations

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

16. 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