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The three subregions of Latin America
a) Central America
b) South America
c) Caribbean Islands
Latin America has the most of what kind of economies?
Mixed-market
What are the basic beliefs of Animism?
Humans are destroyed then re-created
What is an area with large areas of low population?
1. Northern Mexico
2. Yucatan Peninsula
What are Alebrijes?
brightly colored Mexican folk art sculptures of fantastical creatures.
What location is good for growing tobacco and sugar cane?
Cuba
Which country colonized most of Latin America?
Spain
Is Roman Catholicism monotheistic or polytheistic?
Monotheistic
What are two basic needs needed to survive?
food, water, shelter and community (feeling safe)
How tall can Mexican Marigolds be?
3 ft tall!
A narrow piece of land that connects two other pieces of land
Isthmus
What was one of the main reasons for colonization?
1. To find riches (gold/silver)
2. To convert the local people to Christianity
3. To settle the land and start farms
What are key figures of Yoruba?
Olodumare, orishas
Why don't all Caribbean islands have high population densities?
There are mountains. Some are so small there aren't sources of water, or food sources.
What are Ofrendas?
altars with offerings for the loved ones that are being remembered
3 places (and their percentages) Venezuela exports the most oil to
a) U.S. (40%)
b) Caribbean (31%)
c) China (10%)
What two other European countries colonized in Latin America?
1. France
2. Portugal
What are Key holidays/holy days/religious observances for the Yoruba religion?
local festivals and holidays to honor Olodumare and the orishas
Why don't many people live in Central Brazil?
The rainforest is not an easy place to live!
What are Calacas and calaveras portrayed as doing what usually?
Portrayed as enjoying life, often in fancy clothes and entertaining situations.
TWO problems with deforestation?
-Much of the world's oxygen supply is produced in the rainforest.
-Habitats ruined
-Animals extinct
-Landscape changed
What was the economic result of dictatorships taking over the government?
Most of the people remained poor and the economies did not develop.
How did Roman Catholicism come to be in Latin America?
Colonizers from France, Spain, and Portugal
Why are there so few people in Northern Mexico?
hot desert, arid climate caused by the rain shadow
What is the primary goal for this holiday?
For the family to celebrate the lives of the deceased with food, drink, parties, and activities the dead enjoyed in life.