Establishing Independence
Building Economies and Cultures
Brazil Today
Peru Today
Mystery
100
What 3 things did Francisco Pizarro cause? (one is when)
What is 1531, captured and executed the Inca ruler: Atahualpa, Inca under Spanish control/rule.
100
Common factor influencing many of South America's economy was geography, that also creates barriers and corridors. Describe both.
What is Barriers? harder to trade, harder to travel, and harder to get in touch with others. Corridors? easier trade routes, easier shipment, Ex. Amazon River System.
100
Brazil in General:
What is largest country in South America, covers half of central America, democracy (power shared between different level of leadership), largest economy in South America, largest producers of CORN, BANANAS, ORANGES, AND COFFEE, and a lot of unemployment and poverty.
100
Land of Peru:
What is 3 types of landforms(=mountains, deserts, rain forests), these are barriers, Andes mountains (run entire length of Peru, divides into 2), Rain Forests: East of the Andes, Deserts: West of the Andes (most cities large farms and factories are in the desert; oasis: fertile region in the desert that formed around a river/spring.)
100
Contributions to South America:
What is European= skills and ideas of independence, Native Americans= language and traditions Enslaved Africans= economic development and cultural traditions Other Immigrants= new industries and sports.
200
Colonial South America? (3 descriptive phrases)
What is the cause of deaths of many Native Americans, enslaved Africans, Spain & Portugal grew wealthy (sugar, gold, & silver)
200
Mineral AND Agricultural Resources.
What is Mineral: gold, iron ore, lead, petroleum, tin, copper, and emerald. Agricultural: farms, beef, grain, sugar, wool, bananas, and coffee.
200
Unemployment:
What is not enough jobs, or not the right amount of education; increases prices on goods and services (supply in demand).
200
Economy of Peru:
What is harsh geography, 3 types of industries [= agriculture, fishing, and mining], Agriculture: sugar cane, cotton, coffee, beef, sheep, alpaca, goat meat, and avocados Fishing: sardines and anchovies Mining: Silver, copper, bismuth, oil, and gold. (rain forests make that very difficult)
200
Guerrilla Warfare:
What is nontraditional military tactics characterized by small groups using surprise attacks. Luminoso's leader= Abimael Guzman Reynoso.
300
3 impactful people (describe)
What is Simon Bolivar: leadership frees the Northern parts of South America, Jose de san martin: responsible for defeating Spanish force in the south, and Pedro: father named him regent( powerful over) of Brazil, 1822: Brazilians demanded their independence; Pedro agreed, and Brazil named him emperor.
300
Manufacturing?
What is important to Venezuela, Chile, Argentina, and Brazil, cars and trucks, technology, furniture, shoes, beverage, and textiles. (Free Trade Zone: people and goods travel borders without paying taxes.)
300
Culture:
What is languages, religions, and musical traditions reflect the culture, official language: Portuguese, more Catholics live in Brazil than in any other country in the world.
300
Government of Peru:
What is 1821: declared independence from Spain (true independence was Dec. 1824; gained by Simon Bolivar), Sendero Luminoso: communist group that was very powerful; nickname: shiny path.
300
Continued People and Culture of Peru:
What is Lima= capital and biggest city, 90% of people catholic, Mario Vargas Llosa= Peru's most famous novelist. Cesar Vallejo= mestizo; Peru's famous poet; world's best Spanish-language poet.
400
Government?
What is wealthy and former Spanish officials gave control to the military, unlimited government: one person or one group help total power over everyone else, 1990's:majority became democratic.
400
Urbanizations and the arts:
What is many people from the country to city because that is more promising of jobs, schools, and health care services. The arts: literature, new literary style= magical realism, and music.
400
Carnival:
What is highlights the country's cultural diversity, 4 days before lent, huge parades and street parties, football is a main sport(U.S.= soccer)
400
Alberto Fujimon:
What is served as president from 1990-2000; son of Japanese immigrants, he (and his officials) accused of corruption, later abandoned presidency and fled to Japan. (Alejandro Toledo became president)
400
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500
Organization of American States: ( OAS )
What is 1948 Latin American nations joined with the U.S., promoted economic cooperation, social justice, and equal rights, encouraged democracy, helped settle conflicts among its members, and special court to protect human right.
500
South America's Economic progress:
What is free trade zone, agriculture progress, mineral resources, transformational barriers and corridors, and lack of money.
500
History:
What is gained independence from Portugal, military dictatorships, democratic government. Sao Paulo and Rio de Janerio: Brazil's two largest cities. Brasilia: 1956 government tried to help overcrowding of the cities along the coast by moving its capital inland; became new capital 600 miles along.
500
People and culture of Peru:
What is native Americans make up 45% of population; largest living group there. Quencha: people who live in the Andes highlands and speak the Inca language. Spanish and Quencha are the main 2 languages. Population also includes Africans, Europeans, and Asians.
500
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