Identity and Latin America

This theme of geography requires one unifying characteristic

Relying on other countries for imports, but satisfying their reliance on your country for exports

This aspect of culture dictates what to produce and for whom to produce

Which is INCORRECT

Central America, South America and the Caribbean Islands make up Latin America

Which of the following about Brazil is INCORRECT?

Communism is an example of these two aspects of culture

Items a country sells and ships out

This theme of geography uses latitude and longitude for exact or absolute....

Cultural Diffusion- when people, ideas and goods get exchanged- is an example of this theme of geography

Assuming one aspect of someone defines who he or she is

The status of belonging to a particular nation; legal identification.

The most basic family structure usually only comprising of parents and children

Latin Americans really only identify with that term once they move to the United States

Strong local traditions separated by mountains and highlands

Social positions that are assigned at birth and chosen voluntarily are both a part of one's status set.

Preconceived opinion not based on reason.

Latin America gained its name from the Latin roots in the French and Portuguese languages

System in which the people choose representatives to run the government for them.

The Inuit adapt by using and not changing things around them. This exemplifies

Locating somewhere on the Earth's surface measuring lines east and west of the Prime Meridian

Data and science define race

Hidden costs, like pollution, explain this theme of geography

This element of culture is used to promote pride, nationalism, teach morals, celebrate unity and sometimes challenge

Locating somewhere on the Earth's surface measuring lines north and south of the Equator

Addressing the whole question, making an argument in one sentence with 3 examples in past tense

This element breaks culture into smaller units with the family being the most influential

1 mountain chain is called the Rockies in North America, the Sierra Madres in Central America & the Andes in South Ameri

Belief that all people who are Asian are problem free and successful.

feelings about identifying as one gender over another is gender identification

Attitudes/activities that a society thinks of each sex.

Overgeneralized belief about a particular category of people or expectations 1 has of everyone from a particular group.

The Arab World and The Bible Belt are examples of this theme of geography

Preconceived notions. Belief that some ideas or people are better than others.

Theme of geography with a physical AND human characteristic

Aspects of how a person’s social & political identities combine to create different modes of privilege & discrimination

Researching several sources, recognizing bias, credibility and perspective all exemplify

This element teaches habits like shaking hands or celebrates similar religious or patriotic holidays

Causes mountains to form and earthquakes through trenches and faults in the earth's surface

Cornerstone of all culture. It communicates values and expectations

Several generations of family living in one house

This influences many values, holidays, rites of passage and even some laws

Family or society in which bloodlines and decisions are dominated by males

Cultural outlook or _________ is influenced by values, meanings and attitudes taught by one's culture

The difference between a diary or first hand account and an encyclopedia article

This aspect of cultures determines law and order

Segment of society whose members hold similar amounts of resources and norms. It's based on wealth.

Biology, chromosomes and anatomy identify sex

80% of Latin America lies between them

Pennsylvania is north of New Jersey is relatively explaining this theme of geography

This early Latin American Civilization was in the Andes Mountains