Global Studies A

Chapter 9 and 10-Latin AmericaStudy Guide

Chapter 9-Latin American Geography

  1. Describe location of the Andes
  1. How have Andes impacted settlement and culture in Latin America?
  1. Describe location of the Amazon
  1. Grassy plains of Columbia and Venezuela
  1. Where is rain forest located in South America?
  1. Slash and burn technique-what is it and who uses it?
  1. Growth industry in Latin America?
  1. What are push/pull factors into cities for Latin American citizens
  1. Mineral resources found in Latin America
  1. Energy sources found in Latin America
  1. Major climates found in Latin America
  1. Advantages and disadvantages of tourism in Latin America
  1. Terraced farming-purpose
  1. Problems of rapidly growing cities in Latin America

Chapter 10-Human Geography/Modern Issues of Latin America

  1. Know the three main ancient civilizations in Latin America. Describe how they were advanced for their time.
  1. Name of Aztec city which is today’s Mexico City
  1. Two cultures that blended in Mexico
  1. Reason for economic development in Mexico
  1. What are the economies of Central America and the Caribbean primarily based on?
  1. Cultural groups found in Central America and the Caribbean
  1. Why did Europeans bring African Slaves to the Caribbean and other places in Latin America?
  1. How has African customs impacted Latin America? Give examples-
  1. Why were Africans specifically brought to Brazil?
  1. Describe governments in Latin America. Why are they corrupt and how has it impacted development.
  1. Describe the corruption of Mexican government.
  1. Explain both positives and negatives of illegal immigration.
  1. What are the good points of Amnesty programs?
  1. What are the good points of deporting 12 million illegals?
  1. Understand common stereotypes toward people in Latin America.
  1. What is capoeira?
  1. What is Carnival and how is it celebrated in Brazil? How is Carnival a reflection of European colonization?
  1. Describe why there have been inequalities between the rich and the poor since colonial times in Latin America. How is this still a problem?
  1. Why was it a pivotal moment in Mexican politics when Vicente Fox was chosen as President in 2000?
  1. Why has Chile been successful in the global economy?
  1. How is Central America a cultural hearth?
  1. Where did Vodoo and Rastafianism come from?
  1. How has the culture of the Caribbean been impacted by the slave trade through music?
  1. Read over each summary slide in your notes
  1. What is the MS 13 and how has it infiltrated into America?

Map Section

1. Amazon

2.Gulf of Mexico

3.Andes Mountains

4.Yucatan peninsula

Countries

1.Mexico

2.Argentina

3.Belize

5.Brazil

6.Chile

7. Columbia

8. Costa Rica Cuba

9. Dominican Republic

10. Ecuador

11. El Salvador

12. Guatemala

14. Haiti

16. Jamaica

17. Mexico

18. Nicaragua

19. Panama

21. Peru

23. Uruguay

24.Venezuela

Cities

1.Mexico City-Mexico

2.Rio de Janeiro-Brazil

3.Tijuana-Mexico