Andes and Pampas Flashcards
1
Q
Which South American region continues to have white-skinned Europeans dominating politics and culture even today?
A
Southern Brazil. Argentina, Urugauy
2
Q
What was the culture of the cowboy known as in Rio Grande do Sul?
A
Gaucho culture
3
Q
What was encapsulated in the 19th-century Argentinian epic poem El Gaucho Martín Fierro by José Hernández?
A
Adventure and bravery
4
Q
Which mountain range serves as the source of water for the Amazon River?
A
Andes mountains
5
Q
Who was the first European to map out the Amazon River?
A
Francisco de Orenllana
6
Q
What empire expanded to conquer most cultures of the Andes in the 15th century?
A
Inca empire
