Vocab
the action or process of settling among and establishing control over the Indigenous people of an area.
Colonization
In what year was Mexico established as a democratic republic?
1917
Which country in this sub-region was just hit by a hurricane?
Jamaica
The largest rainforest in the world is found mainly in this country.
Brazil
What is the most widely spoken language in Latin America?
Spanish
What is the term for large agricultural estates in Latin America?
Latifundia
What event marks the beginning of Mexico’s independence movement?
Miguel Hidalgo's revolt
Which was the first country in this sub-region to gain independence?
Haiti
What percentage of Latin America’s population is estimated to live in urban areas?
80%
Which challenges have resulted from rapid urban growth in Latin America?
Strain on infrastructure and housing
A megacity is defined as a city with:
10 million or more people
Who defeated the Aztec Empire in 1521?
Hernan Cortez
This civilization is primarily found in Southern Mexico and Northern Central America.
The Maya
This civilization was located Peru, Ecuador, and Chile.
Inca
What is a major cash crop grown in Latin America?
Sugarcane
Beef
Coffee
Bananas
Soybeans
The blending of Indigenous (or other cultural beliefs) and Catholic beliefs in Latin America is called:
Syncretism
This civilization built its capital of Tenochtitlan, where modern day Mexico City currently stands.
The Aztecs
The Caribbean family structure is often described as:
Matriarchal
What is a major environmental concern in the Amazon region?
Deforestation
Which trade agreement includes Mexico, the United States, and Canada?
NAFTA
An agreement signed by the US and Central and Caribbean countries to limit trade barriers
DR-CAFTA
How has colonization affected the religion of this sub-region?
Blending of indigenous and Catholic beliefs to create new traditions. (Día de los Muertos)
Who defeated the Incan empire?
Francisco Pizarro
This form of government was largely replaced by democratically elected governments.
Dictatorships
Which two European countries were the primary colonizers of Latin America?
Spain and Portugal