Tercer parcial Flashcards
Importance of regions in anthropology
analyze the roles and lifestyle characteristics of the inhabitants of different geographic zones
5 regions of mexico
1-central mexico
2-northeastern mexico
3-west mexico
4-northwestern
5-southeastern mexico
states of central mexico (6)
Distrito Federal
Estado de México
Hidalgo
Morelos
Puebla
Tlaxcala
states of northeastern mexico (5)
Coahuila
Durango
Nuevo Leon
San Luis Potosi
Tamaulipas
states of western mexico (8)
Aguascalientes
Colima
Guanajuato
Jalisco
Michoacan
Nayarit
Queretaro
Zacatecas
states of northwestern mexico (5)
Baja California
Baja California Sur
Chihuahua
Sinaloa
Sonora
Southeastern Mexico (8)
Campeche
Chiapas
Oaxaca
Quintana Roo
Tabasco
Veracruz
Yucatán
Guerrero
The soil
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.
history
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.
living together
all the different festivities that take place throughout a country distinguished by their joy and hospitality to foreigners and countrymen.
advantages of the northwest region
-efficient transport system
-strong industrial activity
-good for agriculture thanks to mild weather, flat and fertile lands, rivers and irrigation systems
important cities in northwest
mexicali, tijuana, hermosillo, obregon, culiacan, mazatlan
economic activities in the northwest
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.
traditions of B.C.
-cotton and wheat fairs
-Sun Holidays
-Mexicali Eagles (baseball)
-margaritas
traditions of B.C.S
-Saint’s Day parties
-empanadas
-mesquite-roasted fish
traditions of Chihuahua
-religious celebrations: Santa Rita, San Isidro Labrador, Virgin of Guadalupe, Santo Cristo de Burgos, Virgin of Remedies and Santa Barbara
-Matachines and Archer dance
traditions of sonora
-Copper Fair, Puerto Guaymas Carnival, San Francisco Javier Celebration, Virgin of Guadalupe Day, Day of the Dead and Holy Week.
Sinaloa
-ulama, ball game
-chilorio, pozole
cultural ecology
principles, methodologies and concepts applied, in different time and space conditions, to the study of human being, its society and culture.
main objective of cultural ecology
study the processes that a society adapts socially and culturally to its environment. it is transmitted by generations
3 levels of cultural ecology
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
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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attractions in coahuila
-Mexican Birds Museum
-Desert Museum
-Parras de la Fuente
-Cuatro Ciénegas
attractions in durango
-Devil’s Backbone (Espinazo del Diablo)
-Fernández Canyon
-Basis Ravine (Quebrada de Basís)
attractions in nuevo leon
-Contemporary Art Museum (MARCO)
-Steel Museum Horno 3
-Santiago, Nuevo Leon. Categorized as a Magic Village by UNESCO
attractions in san luis potosi
-Real de Catorce
-Xilitla
-The cave of Swallows (Sótano de las Golondrinas)
attractions in tamaulipas
-Miramar Beach
-La Pesca Beach
regionalism
different ways of naming things according to the region
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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gastronomy in the central and western region
mole, chiles en nogada, barbacoa, tamales, pozole, carnitas, tortas ahogadas, tacos al pastor
folklore
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.
mexican folklore
mixture of mestizo music with the influence of spanish conquerors. (jarabes, polkas, sones and huapangos)
mariachi
-main mexican symbol
-emerged in 1930’s
family workshops
-profession transmited by generations
-labor divided by age and gender
-simple tools
individual workshops
-owner is in charge of the elaboration process
-supported by helper
workshops with blue collar
-owner of workshop in charge but has some helpers.
-teaches the crafting process
manufacturing
production chains where artisan make a product within a process from the beginning to complete end.
most representative handcrafts of Mexico’s southeastern region
Oaxaca:
Pottery
Textiles
Campeche:
Hammocks
Textiles
Veracruz:
Blanket clothing
Woven clothing
Guerrero:
Silver jewelry
Quintana Roo:
Basketry
Woven and embroidered products
main indigenous groups in the southeastern region
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
