Unit 5 Culture of Latin America Study Guide

1. Unit 5 Culture of Latin America Study Guide What impact has the size of Cuba had on the country and its people? Fewer resources and a less productive economy Why does Cuba need to trade more than a larger country like Brazil? They have fewer resources so they need to import more products from other countries. Why is there so much cultural diversity in Latin America? Intermarriage of the indigenous people, Africans, and the Europeans What is the name of the race of people that was created from the intermarriage of the indigenous and European people in Latin America? Mestizos What is the name of the race of people that was created from the intermarriage of the African and European people in Latin America? Mulattos What races of people have been combined in Latin America to create such a diverse culture? African, European, and Indigenous Americans Why do the people of Latin America speak predominantly Spanish and Portuguese? The Spanish and Portuguese were the countries that colonized the majority of Latin America. What country had the most significant impact on the language and religion of Latin America? Spain What religion did the Europeans bring that has had such a profound impact on the people of Latin America? Roman Catholic What impact does literacy rate have on the standard of living for the people of Latin America? Generally the higher the literacy rate the higher the standard of living for the people Why is this region called Latin America? The languages of Spanish and Portuguese are derived from Latin. Where do the majority of the people in Latin America live? Urban areas What country in Latin America has been greatly impacted by Portugal because it was the only Portuguese colony in Latin America? Brazil What is the name given to the culturally diverse region of Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean? Latin America