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Tercer parcial Flashcards

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Importance of regions in anthropology

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analyze the roles and lifestyle characteristics of the inhabitants of different geographic zones

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5 regions of mexico

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1-central mexico
2-northeastern mexico
3-west mexico
4-northwestern
5-southeastern mexico

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states of central mexico (6)

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Distrito Federal
Estado de México
Hidalgo
Morelos
Puebla
Tlaxcala

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states of northeastern mexico (5)

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Coahuila
Durango
Nuevo Leon
San Luis Potosi
Tamaulipas

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states of western mexico (8)

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Aguascalientes
Colima
Guanajuato
Jalisco
Michoacan
Nayarit
Queretaro
Zacatecas

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states of northwestern mexico (5)

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Baja California
Baja California Sur
Chihuahua
Sinaloa
Sonora

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Southeastern Mexico (8)

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Campeche
Chiapas
Oaxaca
Quintana Roo
Tabasco
Veracruz
Yucatán
Guerrero

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The soil

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different landscapes, including beaches, forests, deserts, mountains and jungle. There are also different types of architecture, from cobblestone streets and colonial mansions to large modern buildings.

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history

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every place and tradition that reminds the historic facts that have been part of your essence; such as pre-Hispanic era, the Conquest, the Independence, the Revolution and the Oil Expropriation.

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living together

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all the different festivities that take place throughout a country distinguished by their joy and hospitality to foreigners and countrymen.

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advantages of the northwest region

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-efficient transport system
-strong industrial activity
-good for agriculture thanks to mild weather, flat and fertile lands, rivers and irrigation systems

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important cities in northwest

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mexicali, tijuana, hermosillo, obregon, culiacan, mazatlan

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economic activities in the northwest

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Agriculture: wheat, cotton, tomato, rice, tobacco, grapes and oranges.
Animal breeding: cattle, pigs and goats.
Fishing: tuna, sardines, oysters, shrimp and abalone, among other species.
Mining: gold, lead, zinc, iron, phosphorus and magnesium. Salt is exploited at the south of the peninsula; one of the largest natural salt pans of America is there.
Industry: mainly focused on freezing and packing sea products; dehydration and packing of fruits and vegetables; brewery, cotton and manufacturing operation.

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traditions of B.C.

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-cotton and wheat fairs
-Sun Holidays
-Mexicali Eagles (baseball)
-margaritas

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traditions of B.C.S

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-Saint’s Day parties
-empanadas
-mesquite-roasted fish

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traditions of Chihuahua

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-religious celebrations: Santa Rita, San Isidro Labrador, Virgin of Guadalupe, Santo Cristo de Burgos, Virgin of Remedies and Santa Barbara
-Matachines and Archer dance

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traditions of sonora

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-Copper Fair, Puerto Guaymas Carnival, San Francisco Javier Celebration, Virgin of Guadalupe Day, Day of the Dead and Holy Week.

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Sinaloa

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-ulama, ball game
-chilorio, pozole

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cultural ecology

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principles, methodologies and concepts applied, in different time and space conditions, to the study of human being, its society and culture.

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main objective of cultural ecology

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study the processes that a society adapts socially and culturally to its environment. it is transmitted by generations

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3 levels of cultural ecology

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1-between settlement and components of its inorganic environment (soil,water,climate)
2-between community with plants and animals
3-interaction between humans that form a community

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t o f: the northeastern region are considered promoters of science and technology and has the highest economic development in the country

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true

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attractions in coahuila

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-Mexican Birds Museum
-Desert Museum
-Parras de la Fuente
-Cuatro Ciénegas

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attractions in durango

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-Devil’s Backbone (Espinazo del Diablo)
-Fernández Canyon
-Basis Ravine (Quebrada de Basís)

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attractions in nuevo leon

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-Contemporary Art Museum (MARCO)
-Steel Museum Horno 3
-Santiago, Nuevo Leon. Categorized as a Magic Village by UNESCO

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attractions in san luis potosi

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-Real de Catorce
-Xilitla
-The cave of Swallows (Sótano de las Golondrinas)

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attractions in tamaulipas

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-Miramar Beach
-La Pesca Beach

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regionalism

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different ways of naming things according to the region

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t o f: The Central Region is the most populated in Mexico and it is where the megalopolis of Mexico City is located

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true

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gastronomy in the central and western region

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mole, chiles en nogada, barbacoa, tamales, pozole, carnitas, tortas ahogadas, tacos al pastor

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folklore

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cultural assets in a social group regardless of their economic status, spread through observation, imitation and continuity, as well as some traditions, such as culinary or musical.

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mexican folklore

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mixture of mestizo music with the influence of spanish conquerors. (jarabes, polkas, sones and huapangos)

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mariachi

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-main mexican symbol
-emerged in 1930’s

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family workshops

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-profession transmited by generations
-labor divided by age and gender
-simple tools

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individual workshops

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-owner is in charge of the elaboration process
-supported by helper

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workshops with blue collar

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-owner of workshop in charge but has some helpers.
-teaches the crafting process

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manufacturing

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production chains where artisan make a product within a process from the beginning to complete end.

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most representative handcrafts of Mexico’s southeastern region

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Oaxaca:
Pottery
Textiles

Campeche:
Hammocks
Textiles

Veracruz:
Blanket clothing
Woven clothing

Guerrero:
Silver jewelry

Quintana Roo:
Basketry
Woven and embroidered products

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main indigenous groups in the southeastern region

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Campeche: Quiche, Kanjobal, Ixil y Kekchi.

Chiapas: Chol, Tsotsil, Zoque, Tzetzal, Lancandon, Motozintleco, Cakchiquel, Chuj, Tojolabal, Mame y Jacalteco.

Guerrero: Amuzgo, Mixteco y Tlapaneco.

Oaxaca: Triqui, Tacuate, Mixe, Ixcateco, Zapoteco, Chontal, Huave, Mazateco, Chocho, Chatino, Chinanteco y Cuicateco.

Tabasco: Chontal

Veracruz: Totonaca y Popoluca.

Yucatán: Maya

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