World Cultures Unit 3: Latin America

Which of the vertical climate zones is the most densely populated?

In Mexico, parents and children often share their home with

Brazil, Mexico, Guatemala, and Colombia are some of the world's leading producers of

The river that forms part of the border between Mexico and the United States

Which country's handwoven textiles reflect ancient Mayan symbols and weaving techniques?

What is the loss of highly educated and skilled workers to other countries?

Most Latin American countries

Diego Rivera is one of the Mexican artists who

Which of these Caribbean islands remains under foreign control?

Which factor has the greatest influence on Latin America's climates?

Mexico gained its independence in 1821, but the power remained with who?

What is the structure of most families in the Caribbean?

Why has road building often been slow in Latin America?

What did farmers do because of overgrazing of the pampas?

The Andes consist of several ranges that run parallel to one another called:

Which of these is a main crop grown in the tierra caliente?

What did Hernan Cortes do in 1521

a royally appointed official

Mexico's Sierra Madre mountain ranges surround the densely populated

The post-colonial period in South America saw what?

Where do 60% of the population of Central America and the Caribbean live?

What has halted needed domestic programs in some Latin American countries?

Latin America's system of rivers provides a source of energy called

Much of Latin America is characterized by which type of climate?

South America's largest lake. It contains some of Venezuela's most important oil fields

Large agricultural estates owned by wealth families or large corporations