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what are some vegetation
Sugarcane, Bananas, coffee, potatoes,and wheat
early history of colombia
1. Advanced cultures
2. Chibcha civilization
25 different languages
Spanish is the official language
How did the Spanish contribute to Venezuela’s history?
Spanish invasions led to being forced to pan for gold and dive for pearls. Brought in enslaved Africans to work after native workers died.
what is indigo?
a plant used to make deep blue dye
Name two climates
Tierra caliente-hot country, Tierra templada- temperate country , Tierra fria-cold country, and Tierra helda - frozen country
spanish period
forced labor( slavery) on large estates
sports and Leisure
Joropo is the national dance
Baseball, soccer
What are some characteristics of Venezuela’s culture?
Spanish is the official language. Most Venezuelans are roman catholic. Pardos a majority of the population.
what is cassava?
A tropical plant with starchy roots.
Natural resources
good soil, oil, iron ore, bauxite, timber, fish and shrimp
Colombia today
Reliance on oil and other primary products
Diverse cultural traditions
Low incomes
Internal and external conflicts
ancestry
Pardos, a majority of the population
Indians are a small minority
What is Columbia like today?
Colombia is the Caribbean south Americas most populous country. Most Colombians live in fertile valleys and basins. The capital is Bogota,located in the Eastern Andes
what are Indentured servants?
they agree to work for a certain period of time, often in exchange for travel expenses
major land forms and rivers
Andes, Llanos, Guiana highlands, Orinoco river, cauca river, Magdalena, lake Maracaibo
aspects of culture
Regional Isolation
Cultural diversity
Traditional cultures
Roman Catholicism
Soccer
tejo
religion
Most Venezuelans are roman catholic
Venezuelan Indians religions are practiced
Which countries influence the early history of the Guianas?
Spain, Great Britain, France, the Netherlands, Asia,India, and china.
what is Pidgin languages
people who speak different languages can understand each other.
What are pardos
They are people of mixed African European, and south american Indian history
What is one thing about Colombians independence
Establishments of gran Colombia and new Granada
Disputes between the central government and roman catholic church
violence
what is Caracas
the capital of Venezuela. It is a large city with a modern subway system, busy expressways, and tall office buildings.
How are Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana similar today?
Resources and economy are similar. Both have diverse populations. All three these countries are poor.
what is Caudillos
Kept the countries oil money for themselves