Ch 10 Study Guide Flashcards
In what year were the Aztecs conquered?
1521
In what year did Hernando Cortez reach Mexico?
1519
In what year did Mexico gain its independence?
1821
In 1822 who declared himself the Emperor of Mexico?
Augustin de Iterbide
What are the names of the three men who lead an uprising against Profirio Diaz?
Francisco Madrero, Pancho Villa, Emiliano Zapato
What did the Spanish leave behind in Mexico?
Language, Catholicism
What are Mexico’s two largest industries?
Oil and manufacturing
What is a Maquiladora?
Factories in Mexico which take in raw materials and create finished products which are shipped out of Mexico
What is a cartel?
A vehicle carrying drugs (drug trafficking that causes cartel wars)
Why did emigration hurt the Mexican economy?
Immigration to the United States for jobs became an integral part of some Mexican economies
Who ruled each city in the Mayan culture?
God-kings
What were the tallest structures in America until the early 1900s?
Pyramids in the city of Tikal
When were the united provinces of Central America created? When did they fall?
1820’s; late 1830’s
What is the most prevalent type of economy in central America?
Farming
When was reggae created?
1960s
How many miles did the Inca Empire stretch?
2,500 miles
Who lead the Spanish in their conquest of South America?
Francisco Pizarro
What inspired the Spanish speaking south American countries to get their independence?
United States and French revolutions
What type of government did most of the above mentioned countries adopt?
Oligarchy
Who colonized Brazil in the early 1500s?
Portuguese
Who became the king of Brazil? How was he related to the Portuguese King?
Dom Pedro - Son of the Portuguese King
How many natives are left in Brazil?
500,000
Where do most of the natives of Brazil live?
In the Amazon rain forest
What did the Portuguese leave in Brazil when they left?
Language, Catholicism - largest Catholic population on earth
What is carnival?
Brazil’s famous feast day (takes place in Rio de Janeiro)
What is Capoeira?
Brazilian martial art that incorporates dance
