Geography Chpt 8 History, Culture, & Latin Ameirca MC
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Olmec | The first civilization in Latin America was the: |
| Enslaved people from Africa | What "cargo" did the ships from Europe TO Latin America carry on their return trip to LA? |
| Simon Bolivar | He led the fight for freedom for Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, & Bolivia. |
| Portuguese | This is the official language of Peru & Bolivia |
| Peru | During the 1400s, the Inca had a powerful civilization in what is now this country. |
| to help Panama win its freedom | Why did Panama give the U.S.A. permission to build the Panama Canal? |
| Fidel Castro | He led a revolution in Cuba in 1959. |
| Portuguese | Most Brazilians speak this language. |
| Hernan Cortes | He landed on Mexico's Gulf coast with the goal of conquering the Axtec. |
| Maya | These people of the Yucatan Peninsula developed a calendar, hieroglyphics, & an number system based on 20. |
| Jose de San Martin | He liberated Argentina & Chile from Spansih rule. |
| Cuba | This country was the second country in the world to play baseball. |
| 50% | Apporoximately what percentage of the population of Guyana is of Asian ancestry? |
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