Chapter 9 Review

______ was the first Latin American country to gain its independence

Throughout Central America and the Caribbean, about 60 percent of the population live in

Which Caribbean Islands have political links to the United States?

What is the best-known festival in all of Latin America?

When did most of Latin American countries gain their independence?

Mosaics are designs made by

Which group of people were considered lower class in the Incan society?

In 1521, Hernan Cortes

Which American sport is very popular in the Dominican Republic?

Africans first came to Latin America as

The post-colonial period in South America saw

While Mexico gained its independence in 1821, power remained largely with

What ongoing problem are countries in Central America and the Caribbean Islands struggling with

Which of these activities is considered Mexico's national sport?

Which of these countries is the most populous in South America?

In the beginning, European colonies in the Americas were

The Maya are remembered today for

What role do compadres play in Mexican culture?

Which statement about South America's population is accurate?

Jai alai is a popular ______ in Latin America.

The Europeans who claimed parts of the Americas for Spain were called

Aztec farmers grew maize and beans on

In Mexico, parents and children often share their home with

Where was the Aztec city of Tenochititlan located?

Diego Rivera is on of the Mexican artists who

Voodoo is a religion practiced in which Caribbean countries?

In communist Cuba, people must purchase homes directly from whom?

Diego Rivera was a well-known Mexican

What resource attracted Spanish settlers to Hispaniola?

The loss of highly educated and skilled workers to other countries is known as

Which language is a required course in Cuban secondary schools?

Which Mexican foods are very popular in the United States?

What was the Mayan economy based on?

Who is Simon Bolivar?

Picture writings carved in stone are called

Education in South America

The blending of beliefs and practices from different religions is called

In the Caribbean, the structure of the family is often

Handwoven textiles from this country reflect ancient Maya symbols and weaving techniques

Some Caribbean islands remain under foreign control, such as

A _______ is artwork that is painted directly onto a wall

Where are you going if you are going to a fiesta?

The indigenous Latin American empires were

What percentage of Mexico's population is urban?

What does it mean that healthcare in Mexico is subsidized?

Why have many people who lived in rural Mexico migrated to urban areas of the country?

The Moche, Mapuche, and Aymara were indigenous groups primarily based on

What is a quipu?

On what kind of structures would you most likely find a Mayan glyph?

Which of these musical instruments is originally from the Andean region of Columbia?

Which city in Brazil is home to the largest and most famous Carnival festival?

What religion is prevalent in Central America?

The Columbian Exchange involved plants, animals, and the transmission of

Most of Latin America's present-day Native Americans live in

When did the Maya dominate southern Mexico?

What percentage of the U.S. population is Latino?