Study Guide Chapter 10- A Blending of Cultures p. 216

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Mexico: Colonialism and Independence

1. The blending of which two cultures has greatly affected Mexico’s development?

2. Who landed in Mexico in 1519?

3. What was the name of the ancient Aztec city? (now cite of Mexico City)

4. What happened in 1821?

5. What are haciendas?

6. Who was elected president of Mexico in 2000?

A Mixing of Cultures

1. The Spanish brought their _____________________ and _________________ religion, both of which dominate modern Mexico.

2. Define mestizo:

3. The Native Americans constructed beautiful temples and public buildings in the shape of ____________________.

Economics: Cities and Factories

1. What are the two main economic challenges Mexico continues to face?

2. Where are Mexicans moving to get better paying jobs?

3. Mexico has emphasized its _____________ __________________ as an important part of developing an industrial economy.

4. Define Maquiladoras:

5. What do the letters NAFTA stand for?

Mexican Life Today

1. What two things have contributed to a shortage of jobs?

2. As Mexico becomes more industrialized, what will become important?

Central America and the Caribbean: Native and Colonial Central America (p.222)

1. When did Mexico declare its independence from Spain?

2. What happened to the United Provinces of Central America by the late 1830s?

Native and Colonial Caribbean

1. What happened to the Taino peoples when the Spanish tried to use them as forced labor?

2. Who did the European slave traders bring to replace the Taino?

3. What did Toussaint L’Ouverture do in the 1790s?

Cultural Blends

1. Africans left a lasting mark on all aspects of culture in the islands including _____________ __________, ________________ and choice of _____________.

2. _____________ is practiced in the island of Haiti.


Economics: Jobs and People

1. What is the regions largest export crop?

2. Why is the Panama Canal important?

Popular Culture, Tourism, and Jobs

1. Define Calypso:

2. Who is considered the pioneer of reggae?

Spanish Speaking South America: Conquest and the End of Spanish Rule (p.230)

1. South America is divided into two main regions based in part on whether the people speak __________________ or __________________.

2. What is the name of the civilization that arose in the Andes in Peru?

3. Who conquered the Inca Empire?

4. One lasting legacy of the Inca is that many natives speak_________________.

5. Name two leaders of the independence movement during the first half of the 19th century.

6. Define oligarchy:

A Cultural Mosaic

1. Who is The General in His Labyrinth about?

2. Ponchos are made from the wool of these two animals:

Economics: Resources and Trade

1. The income gap between the rich and poor reflects what two things?

2. Why is Chile South America’s greatest economic success story?

Education and the Future

1. What is Chile’s literacy rate for young people?

Brazil- History: A Divided Continent (p.236)

1. What was the result of the Treaty of Tordesillas?

2. What crop was so important in Brazil?

3. When did Brazil get its independence?

A National Culture

1. Today Brazil has the largest _________________ population in the world.

2. Why did they locate the capital 600 miles inland?

An Economic Giant Awakens

1. Brazil has the _____________ largest economy in the world.

2. What is ethanol made from?

3. Define cerrado:

Brazilian Life Today

1. Brazil’s capital:

2. Brazil’s largest city:

3. Brazil’s cultural center:

Critical Thinking: Making Comparisons

How are Spanish speaking and Portuguese Speaking South America alike and different?