Cultural regions are defined by...
Shared cultural characteristics
What natural resource does Venezuela have a lot of?
Petroleum (oil)
The amazon Rainforest is located in what continent?
South America
Africans who came to South America were responsible for the diffusion of what cultural characteristics?
Dance, food, and music
Where would people want to live in relation to Venezuela's large reserves of Petroleum?
People would want to live near the resources because it gives them easier access to the resource
Which country is most of the Amazon rainforest in?
Brazil
What happened to Indigenous culture in South America?
It blended with other cultures such as European and African.
How has political corruption effected the Venezuelan people?
It effects their daily life like limiting their access to fuel, electricity, and food.
What is a negative effect on our environment due to deforestation in the Amazon?
Global warming/climate change
How did Europeans spread their cultural traits?
Through immigration and military conquest.
Despite Venezuela having large reserves of petroleum they don't produce a lot. Why?
Due to political corruption, they use the money for themselves instead of using it to improve the oil infrastructure.
What are some effects of deforestation in the Amazon?
Loss of habitat for animals, Indigenous (Native) peoples are kicked off their land, global warming or climate change
Give specific examples of the spread of cultural traits in South America
Samba, Tango, Capoeira, Carnival, and Candomblé
Why is Venezuela politically unstable?
Due to political corruption such as misuse of money and disrupted elections.
What causes deforestation in the Amazon?
Logging, farming, ranching, and mining.