Unit 2: Culture in Latin America

Which options are apart of 7 original Cultural Hearth? (Select all that apply)

• Asia

• Mesopotamia

• Australia

• Nile River & Indus Valley

What are (2) two examples of cultural traits?

• Language

• Travel

• Values

• Business

What is a multicultural society?

• When one culture spreads into another culture

• Where two or more cultures live in close proximity to each other

• A way of life

What are the two (2) positives of living in a multicultural society?

• Cultures can borrow customs, languages etc. from each other

• Respect and cooperation can grow

• Prejudices/discrimination may arise

• Cultures may clash over their different beliefs and traditions

What are two (2) negatives of living in a multicultural society?

• Cultures may clash over their different beliefs and traditions

• Respect and cooperation can grow

• Cultures can borrow customs, languages etc. from each other

• Prejudices/discrimination may arise

Which of the following is not an example of a cultural trait?

• Some groups consider it rude to look people in the eye, while others think it is rude not to do so.

• Korean children go to school on Saturdays.

• WWE is really popular on TV.

• Pasta is a common food eaten by Italians.

Which is not an example of cultural diffusion?

• Maruchan’s Raman soup is popular in Mexico.

• English is a popular language used in international business.

• Sumo wrestling is still very popular in Japan even though it was invented in Japan hundreds of years ago.

• European style clothing has replaced traditional clothing in some cultures.

1. Why is Latin American considered a cultural region?

• Countries in the region have Latin based languages (Spanish, Portuguese, and French) broadly spoken in them.

• Catholicism dominates religious practices in the region

• Shared history and tradition of being former Spanish, Portuguese, or French colonies.

• All of the above

1. Which cultural background is needed to complete the graphic organizer above? (Think to self: Whose culture has impacted Latin America)

• Spanish and Portuguese cultures

• African cultures

• Middle Eastern cultures

• Swedish culture

 What is NOT an effect of European exploration of the Americas?

• Spain and Portugal dominated South and Central America

• Africans were enslaved to work in mines and plantations.

• Aztec and Incan rulers increased in power and influence.

• New plants and animals were traded in both Europe and the Americas.