Latin American History and Culture

Incas

• An empire that developed in the Andes Mountains of South America. They had no written alphabet-oral communication only.

• A civilization known for its advanced writing system and literature.

• A nomadic tribe that roamed the plains of North America.

• A maritime culture that thrived on the coasts of the Pacific Ocean.

Migration

• The movement from one locality to another due to push-pull factors such as poverty and jobs.

• A process of staying in one place for an extended period.

• The act of traveling for leisure or tourism purposes.

• A legal process of obtaining citizenship in a new country.

Poverty

• Financial suffering of non-European people in Latin America resulting in low pay, inadequate housing, education, and health care.

• A state of economic stability and wealth among all social classes.

• A condition where individuals have access to high-quality education and healthcare.

• A situation where people have abundant resources and opportunities.

Cuban Revolution

• Castro overthrew Batista and established a democracy in Cuba.

• Castro made himself a dictator and turned Cuba into a communist country.

• Cuba became a monarchy under Castro's rule.

• The Cuban Revolution resulted in a capitalist economy.

Conquistadors

• Spanish explorers who discovered new trade routes.

• Spanish soldiers who were sent by the Spanish empire to conquer the native people in the New World.

• Spanish merchants who traded with indigenous tribes.

• Spanish diplomats who negotiated treaties with native leaders.

Columbian Exchange

• The exchange between Europe and Asia that included only goods and ideas.

• The exchange between the OLD WORLD (Europe & Africa/Asia) and the NEW WORLD (the Americas) which included goods, people, ideas, plants, animals and diseases.

• A trade agreement between the Americas and Africa for the exchange of spices and textiles.

• The movement of people from the Americas to Europe during the 18th century.

Aztecs

• An empire that was centered in what is now Mexico, whose capital city was built on the island in a lake where Mexico City is now located. Advanced empire with written language.

• A civilization known for its pyramids and pharaohs located in ancient Egypt.

• A nomadic tribe that roamed the plains of North America.

• A medieval kingdom in Europe known for its knights and castles.

Drug Cartel

• A criminal organization involved in drug trafficking.

• A legitimate business selling pharmaceuticals.

• A government agency regulating drug use.

• A non-profit organization promoting drug awareness.