###Geography Chapter 10 Section 3 RTAs###
Inca
American Indian people of Peru. They live up in the Andes Mountains.
What country is South America's greatest economic success story?
Chile
What ancient civilization was located in the Andes Mountains of Peru?
Inca
Why are the literature, music, and arts and crafts of South America important?
the express the different cultures and people that make up South America
What is one lasting legacy of the Inca?
Quechua Language
Mercosur
The largest latin american trade agreement; includes Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay
How did colonialism affect the development of government in South America?
colonialism created strong militaries and weak governments undermined by social divisions
Why is a high literacy rate important to a country?
a higher literacy rate means more people are educated and can get better jobs
What makes the region able to produce a wide variety of products?
a unique combination of resources, landforms, climate and vegetation
What sorts of music are popular in South America?
folk, popular, classical, street
Is the literacy rate in South America higher or lower than in other parts of Latin America?
higher
Quechua
official Inca language
What is cultural mosaic?
societies with different cultures living near each other, but keeping their separate identities
What indications are there that the literacy rate is high in South America?
south America supports colleges, universities, and technical schools. There are many daily newspapers and books published.