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Latin America
Europe
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What has influenced the architecture in Latin America?
Cultural diffusion and religion
100
Where was the Mayan culture most common?
It spread from Southern Mexico into a large area of Central America.
100

What connects North America to South America?

The Isthmus of Panama

200
Throughout Latin America "newly blended cultures" have been created through the influences of which three cultural groups?
Indigenous Populations, European Immigrants, and Enslaved Africans
200
How have the people of Central America and Brazil modified the physical environment?
By cutting down the rain forest to create farmland.
200
How does Brazil differ from other nations in Latin America?
They speak Portuguese.
300
Spanish colonization of South America spread new religious traditions of which church?
Roman Catholic
300
Which Central American country is most challenged to control its border to stop illegal activities? Why?
Guatemala because it shares a border with 4 countries and connects Central America to Mexico.
300
How did colonization by Spain affect Central America?
Introduced Spanish and Christianity
400
Enslaved Africans were responsible for the diffusion of which cultural traditions?
foods, music and dance
400
What evidence do we have that the Mayan culture spread throughout a large section of Central America?
Ancient Mayan cities existed in the Yucatan Peninsula. Today Mayan villages can be found in Northern Guatemala, Belize, Honduras and El Salvador.
400
Name 2 renewable resources that have been a focus of tension in the Rain Forest?
Timber and soil
500
The Colombian exchange introduced this economic activity to South America.
Cattle ranching
500
What is the Isthmus of Panama?
The narrow strip of land that connects North America to South America. The location of the country of Panama.
500
What is the location of the Amazon Forest?
The Amazon River basin of Brazil