Vocabulary 1
The stage of human social and cultural development and organization that is considered most advanced.
What is "civilization"?
A government run by a military leader who makes all of the decisions
What is a "dictatorship"?
Considered the first major civilization in Central America, these people were located in the southern part of Mexico
Who are the "Olmec"?
Latin America is home to this many people
What is "525 million people"?
Believing in more than one god
What is "polytheistic"?
A political belief in which private property does not exist and the government commands the economy
What is "communism"?
This group of people, located on the Yucatan Peninsula, built stone pyramids, had a class society, and a complex written language. Shame we don't know why they disappeared.
Who are the "Maya"?
Latin America is a rich blend of these cultures. Yes, you have to name all 4
What are "Native, Spanish, Portuguese, and African cultures"?
Many states or countries underneath one supreme ruler
What is "Empire"?
South American cowboy culture
What is "Gaucho"?
This empire was pretty young, forming in 1428, and had an impressive empire. Advanced architecture, engineering, and a massive capital city, Tenochtitlan.
Who are the "Aztec"?
The Spanish and Portuguese brought this religion with them. No, not "Christianity", be more specific
What is "Catholicism"?
A city which claims itself as an independent state
What is a "city state"?
A 19th Century statement by James Monroe saying no more European nations can colonize in our hemisphere
What is the "Monroe Doctrine"?
This empire, located on the West coast of South America, had a very complex society, and a unique tax system. Bless you. Wait? Did you sneeze or say "Machu Picchu"?
Who are the "Inca"?
This cultural event, mainly located in Brazil, is the largest festival in the world.
What is "Carnival"?
The way in which a society separates the people, based on the values of that society
What is a "class system"?
A 20th century statement by Theodore Roosevelt stating the United States will intervene in conflicts between Latin American and European countries
What is the "Roosevelt Corollary"?
The Aztec and the Inca were unfortunately taken down by this European power during their conquest and colonization period
Who are the "Spanish"?
This holiday, celebrated September 15, is celebrated across many Latin American countries. SO LONG, SPAIN! VIVA LA REVOLUCION!
What is "Dia De La Indepencia"?