African and European Influence on Latin America

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Who are the pueblos indigenas?

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The indigenous peoples of Latin America

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What are the two major European countries that conquered Latin America?

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Spain and Portugal

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Who are the Mestizos?

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People of mixed European and indigenous American ancestry

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Who are the Mulattoes?

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People of mixed white and black ancestry

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What problems are observed in Latin America today due to colonization? Options: Technological advancement, economic prosperity, and cultural integration, Economic inequality, social injustice, and cultural marginalization (treating a group as inferior), Political stability, social equality, and cultural preservation, Environmental sustainability, economic growth, and social harmony

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Economic inequality, social injustice, and cultural marginalization (treating a group as inferior)

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Why is Spanish the primary language spoken in Latin America?

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Historical colonization by Spain

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What is the Line of Demarcation?

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An imaginary line established by the Pope in 1493 to divide the non-European world between Spain and Portugal.

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What is the Columbian Exchange?

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The Columbian Exchange is the widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, technology, and ideas between the Americas, West Africa, and the Old World in the 15th and 16th centuries.

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What is the primary language of Brazil?

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Portuguese

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Why were the conquistadors able to take over Latin America so easily from the indigenous peoples?

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Superior weapons and military tactics