Ancient Civilizations
What civilization developed a 365-day calendar?
The Mayans
What canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans?
Panama Canal.
What type of government gives one ruler most or all political power?
Dictatorship.
What Mexican holiday celebrates and remembers deceased loved ones?
Día de los Muertos.
What is the spread of cultural beliefs, customs, foods, music, and traditions from one society to another called?
Cultural diffusion.
Which ancient civilization created an irrigation system to help farm land in northern Mexico?
Aztecs
What large body of water borders eastern Mexico?
Gulf of Mexico.
What economic system allows supply and demand to determine what is produced?
Market economy.
What theme does the Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil represent?
Religion
What European architectural style influenced the construction of cathedrals in Latin America?
Gothic architecture.
Which civilization built pyramids in the Yucatan Peninsula?
The Mayans
Name three major Latin American cities.
Mexico City, Rio de Janeiro, and Buenos Aires.
What is it called when government leaders use their power for personal gain?
Governmental corruption.
What did the artwork of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera reflect?
Mexican culture and history.
Who provided much of the labor for European plantations and cattle ranches in Latin America?
Native Americans and enslaved Africans.
What farming technique did the Incas develop by building steps into mountain slopes?
Terrace farming.
What major crop from the Americas spread to Europe through the Columbian Exchange?
Potatoes.
Which two economic activities are especially important in many Latin American countries: mining, agriculture, banking, or retail?
: Mining and agriculture
What is the most popular sport in many Latin American countries?
Fútbol (soccer)
: How did European colonization permanently change Latin American culture?
Spanish and Portuguese became the most common languages, Christianity spread, and European, African, and Native American traditions blended together.
Mountain range along the western side of South America.
The Andes
A large river in South America that flows through the rainforest.
The Amazon
What is Eminem's real name?
Marshall Mathers
What is Eleven's real name in Stranger Things?
Jane Ives
What is the name of the broomstick sport played in the Harry Potter films?
Quidditch