South America And Latin America Study Guide Flashcards
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What other continent makes a lot of the major chocolate
Africa
Why is there less cocoa available
We are eating it faster than they can reproduce
What is an embargo
an official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country.
What was the relationship before the embargo was lifted
People would not sell products to Cuba and they could not sell them to us
How are Cuba and the U.S. Normalizing the relationship
They are exchanging prisoners and opening embassies
What three civilizations were in Latin America before Spain came?
Aztecs, Incas, and Mayas
Who mainly controlled Latin Americs
Spain
Who controls Brazil
Portugal
Information on Christopher Columbus
He tried to go to India by the Atlantic Ocean but landed in the Caribbean
Information on Francisco Pizarre
In the 1530s he conquered the Incan Empire
Information on Hernam Cortes
He was around in the 1520s and he conquered the Aztec Empire
Miguel Hidalgo
Mexico and he promoted rights for the native of Mexican born people
Simon Bolivar
Venezuela help supported Venezuela independence and was the leader of the Gran Columbia
Jose de San Martin
Argentina got Argentina independence
Eva Peron
First Lady in Argentina and she helped the poor and was very loved
What are the five very popular languages in Latin America
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Dutch
What is the most common language in Larin America
Spanish
Who influenced LAtin American food
The carribean
What flavors are in carribean food
Tropical, Aromatic, sweet, tart, spicy p, and citrus
What are some of the foods from the Americas
Chocolate, grains,. Peppers, corn, and potatoes
What are some foods brought over from Europe
Chicken, pork, beef, and citrus
What new food theme is forming in North America
Nuevo Latino
When is Dia de Los Muertos celebrated
Nov 1
Where is Dia de Los Muertos
Mexico
