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Culture
Canada
U.S.
Vocabulary
Latin America
100
What element of culture is considered the cornerstone of culture?
language
100
What are the two main languages spoken in Canada
English and French
100
The U.S. (and Canada) are nations of _________________
immigrants
100
living in the country, a farming community
rural
100
Which ancient civilization was known for its excellence in astronomy, math, architecture and an elaborate system of writing.
Maya
200
What is the most important unit of social organization?
family
200
Canada is the worlds ________ largest country by size.
2nd
200
The U.S. (and Canada) has a ________________ economy which is controlled by customers (people) with limited government involvement.
market (mixed market)
200
cities, heavily populated areas
urban
200
Which European country colonized most of Latin America?
Spain
300
Which religion was founded by the prophet Muhammad?
Islam
300
Canada does not have states, it divides itself into 10 ______________ and 3 territories.
provinces
300
Both Canada and the U.S. are limited governments that must follow their ________________________
constitutions
300
moving from farming areas to the cities (the growth of cities)
urbanization
300
Name two cultural traditions brought to Latin America by the Spanish?
Spanish language and the Catholic religion
400
the spreading of ideas from one culture to another
cultural diffusion
400
What indigenous group is found in northern Canada?
Inuit
400
Going from the east coast to the west, name the two major mountains ranges you will cross?
Appalachians and Rocky Mts
400
the first 10 amendments of the Constitution
Bill of Rights
400
What 4 sub regions make up Latin America
Mexico, Caribbean Islands, Central America and South America
500
the variety of human societies or cultures in a specific region or in the world as a whole.
cultural diversity or multiculturalism
500
What type of government does Canada have?
constitutional monarchy
500
What type of government does the U.S. have?
Federal Republic
500
The highest law in the United States. It says how the government works.
The Constitution
500
Which Spanish explorer conquered the Aztecs?
Hernan Cortes