2.01 & 2.02
The Great Plains allowed what lifestyle to occur?
Nomadic
Rugged terrain and high altitudes
What is the main similarity between North America and South America?
They were colonized by Europeans.
Define Cultural Sycretism
The Southeast is dominated by what two major physical features?
MS River and Appalachian Mountains
How does mountainous regions create diverse cultures?
creates isolation
Which countries primarily colonized northern North America?
England and France
Having a surplus of food led to what which led to major civilizations to grow?
Led to many different jobs being created, trade of goods, and an increase in population
How do we see cultural syncretism? give an example.
Religion, language, and food etc
Afro-Brazilian religion, Peruvian food, and Andean Spanish
Which two groups influenced all major regions of North America?
Brazil is mostly made up of what geographical region?
Amazon Basin
Which country primarily colonized Brazil?
Portugal
What allowed for nomadic lifestyle to exist?
Vastness of land
Define push and pull factors. Give an example of each
Push - a force that drives individuals or a group to leave/migrate to a new place (poverty, violence, war)
Pull - an force that attracts individuals or a group to a come to a new place (education, economy, safety)
The Pacific lowlands and Central Valley is known for fertile plains. How did this lead to the creation of major civilizations in Central America?
The area was able to create a surplus of food from agriculture. This lead to the creation of new jobs and the growth in population/economy.
The Amazon Basin is made up of what two major physical features?
Amazon Rainforest and Amazon River
Northern North American is predominately protestant and Latin America is predominately Roman Catholic.
Followed favorable weather patterns and animal migrations
Define Assimilation
when a person or group takes on the customs, language, and culture of another group, often losing some of their original identity in the process.
What gives Panama economic advantages? (TWO)
And How?
Canal/location allows Panama to control trade of goods and charge tolls for the movement of people.
Why might we see more indigenous civilizations/groups in rugged terrain or dense rainforest?
These geographical features created separation from one another which provided protection from danger/invaders.
Why do we still see difference today between North and South America?
Creation of independent nations leading to differences in culture and geographical features creating separation.
How did the human geography of southern NA develop differently than nothern NA?
In southern NA, Europeans and indigenous groups integrated more in all aspects of life.
Give a positive and negative of assimilation
Positive - able to fit in more in society, better career opportunities
Negative - loss of culture, psychological stress