Chapter 3 Cultures of Latin America
The Caribs who have survived live on the islands of
Dominica
Andean countries in South America include
Ecuador and Bolivia
--------- is another word for the cowboys of the pampas of Argentina.
Gauchos
What is the name of the island shared by the Dominican republic and Haiti
Hispaniola
There are many ----------- that come to the United States looking for work
immigrants
people who are descendants of the first people in the region are -------------- people
indigenous people
Brazil cultural characteristics
it has a diverse population (natives, Africans,Europeans and Japanese
Which of the following statements about South American culture is true
it is a blend of many ethnic groups
Which of the following contributes to the person's culture (ethnic group)
language
what is the main idea of the section "cultural heritage?" give two details to support the main idea
main idea: it shows all of the different traditions that they celebrate Detail 1: they have different art pieces Detail 2: they all have different religions
Peru, Ecuador,and Bolivia cultural characteristics
many people live in the Andes mountains
Which of the following statements about the ancestry of most of the people in the central America is most accurate?
people in Central America are of mestizo ancestry
A type of farming in which Farmers grow only enough food to meet the needs of the farmers family is called
subsistence farming
What is another word for the Caribbean islands
the West Indies
The Caribbean islands stretch from the waters off the coast of Florida to
the northeast coast of South America
Northern South America cultural characteristics
their cultures are very different
Why is there such a great variety of Enthic groups on the Caribbean islands
there were many colonists, slaves or immigrants
Many people in Mexico and Central America emigrate to the United States to find
they find really great jobs
How are women in South America changing their traditional roles
they're changing traditional roles by fighting for equal rights
Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay cultural characteristics
this area is very diverse
Carnival is a celebration that marks the days just before the Roman Catholic tradition of Lent
true
Columbus called the people of the Caribbean islands Indians because he thought he had reached the Indies in Asia
true
One of the languages spoken in South America Spanish
true
Reggae music often has a political messages in its lyrics
true
Sao Paulo, Brazil is home to more Japanese than any other place in the world except Japan
true
The largest country in South America is Brazil
true
The main export crops of South America are coffee, sugar, cacao, and bananas
true
in Argentina Cowboys of the pampas are known as gauchos
true
the art of Mexico reflects both Spanish and native American cultures
true
the main language in Mexico is Spanish
true
the main language of six of the seven Central American countries is Spanish
true
the religion practiced by most people in Mexico and Central America is catholism (they are Catholic)
true
What cultures have influenced the music of the Caribbean
African and European cultures
Which country has large plains where the cattle are raised
Argentina
Why have thousands of young people in Mexico and Central America been moving from one countryside to the cities
Because it's hard for the people in rural areas to find jobs
The first European to sail to the Caribbean islands was
Christopher Columbus
Who were the first people to live on the Caribbean islands
Ciboney
What is the main idea of the section "Leaving the the countryside?" give two details to support the main idea
Main idea: it is about moving to the city Detail 1: Mostly Mexicans travel to the city to find work. Detail 2: The city is having trouble providing housing and services for new arrivals
Some Mexicans living near the border with the United States work in -------------, or factories that assemble parts to make products for export
Maquiladoras
Many of the people who live in the Andes are descendants from
Native Americans
many of the farmers in Middle America are ----------who have little or no land of their own
campesinos
Crops that are grown mostly for sale rather than for the farmer's own use
cash crop
What happens to most of the indigenous people in the Caribbean after the Europeans arrived
died either of overwork or diseases the Spanish brought with them
Some Mexicans and Central Americans move or ------------ to the United States each year
emigrate
A group of people who share the same ancestry, language, religion or cultural traditions is a(n)--------------
ethnic group
Because the soil of the Caribbean islands is not very fertilized, it is hard to farm there
false
Most of the people in the Caribbean today are descended from the Spaniards
false
the majority of those who cannot find work in Mexico and Central America move to other countries to find work
false
today most people in Mexico and Central America live in rural areas (the countryside)
false
Which of the following describes the way of life for wealthy people living in the cities of Mexico and Central America
good schools and big houses
