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| Into what body of water does the Yucatan Peninsula extend? |
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| In which South American country are the Patagonia and Pampas regions? |
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| West Indies or Caribbean Islands |
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| These include both the Greater and Lesser Antilles |
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1) volcanic eruption
2) gradual growth of coral reefs |
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| Describe the two ways in which the Caribbean Islands formed? |
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| The Aztecs had a capital city on an island. What was it called? |
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| The Mayas invented Ancient Latin America's most advanced writing system. What was it called? |
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| Which Ancient tribe built a vast system of highways and bridges? |
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| The Incas had a capital city called this. |
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| Today, what is the most famous Incan city? |
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1) SLAVERY - Europeans forced Native Americans into slavery
2) CHRISTIANITY - The Spanish tried to convert the Natives to Christianity
3) EXCHANGE - The Columbian Exchange was formed to exchange goods and ideas between Europe and Latin America |
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| What were the three key effects of the Spanish arrival in Latin America? |
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| Most of Latin America was colonized by which European country? |
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| France, Britain, Netherlands, Portugal |
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| Other than Spain, which European countries held land claims in Latin America? |
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| Under which Spanish system did Spanish settlers have the right to demand tribute in the form of money, goods, or labor from the Natives? |
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| 67.1% (about TWO THIRDS!) |
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| In 1810, what percentage of Mexico's population had no European blood or ancestry? |
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| Hidalgo fought for independence in Mexico. San Martin and Bolivar fought for independence in South America |
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| What is important to know about Miguel Hidalgo, Jose de San Martin and Simon Bolivar? |
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| What was the first country in South America to gain independence and when? |
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| In 2001, which Latin American nation had the highest foreign debt? (owed other countries the most money)? |
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| How many countries are part of Central America and the Caribbean? |
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| Because when Europeans arrived in the Caribbean many Natives died from a) diseease, b) battle, or because of c) harsh labor. So, the Europeans brought African slaves to the region to work the plantations instead |
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| Why is there a higher percentage of people of African ancestry in the Caribbean Islands vs. in Central America? |
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1) Spanish language
2) Catholic religion |
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| What are the two most common cultural characteristics among Central Americans? |
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| In which Latin American country does tourism make up the greatest percentage of GDP? |
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| How many miles across is Panama at its narrowest point? |
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| What Central American country has the shortest coastline on the Caribbean Sea? |
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| What Central American country has the shortest coastline on the Pacific Ocean? |
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| What country first had the idea of building the Panama Canal? |
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| Which country first made the attempt to build the Panama Canal? |
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1) think, dense jungle
2) dangerous plants and animals
3) disease-spreading insects (mosquitos spread malaria and yellow fever) |
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| List significant hardships the French faced that caused them to abandon work on the Panama Canal. |
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| 2,000 - 8,000 miles, depending on the point of origin and the destination (where you start sailing from and where you end up) |
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| How many miles of travel are saved by a trip through the Panama Canal? |
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| What is the study of human populations, such as size, growth, density, distribution, and vital statistics? |
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1) Birth Rate
2) Infant Mortality Rate
3) Fertility Rate |
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| Which of the +/- measures would be HIGH for a DEVELOPING country? |
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| What is the term for the age group that makes up the largest percentage of the population? |
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| 5-19 years old and 35-44 years old |
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| What are the current population bulges for the United States? |
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| What is the current population bulge for Mexico? |
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| This economic indicator measures the value of goods and services product by a country in a year per person, which accounts for different populations |
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| 14 Latin American countries have a greater life expectancy and 13 countries have a lower life expectancy that what Latin American country? |
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1) Overcrowding
2) Pollution
3) Traffic |
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| What are three negative features of urbanization in Mexico? |
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| Mexico's Independence Day |
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| What Mexican holiday is celebrated on September 16 and honors Miguel Hidalgo? |
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| What Mexican holiday is celebrated on November 1-2 and honors Mexicans' loved ones who have died? |
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