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Latin American History, Politics and Economy
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6th - 8th Grade
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Isaac Yanes
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6 Slides • 10 Questions
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Remember the Native American Cultures of Past
Mayans- created 365 day calendar, Hieroglyphics, pyramids and lived in Yucatan Peninsula
Aztecs- created irrigation, pyramids, hieroglyphics and discovered chocolate. Lived in present day Mexico City
Incas- lived in Peru in Andes Mountains, invented terrace farming and made Machu Picchu.
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Multiple Choice
What were some major consequences of Spanish colonization in Latin America during the 1500s?
Introduction of new crops
Mistreatment and diseases affecting Native Americans
Development of advanced technology
Peaceful coexistence with Native Americans
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Fill in the Blanks
Who began conquering Latin America during the 1500s?
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Open Ended
How did colonialism affect the culture and power of indigenous people in Latin America?
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Open Ended
Do you have any questions or would you like to learn more about the history or politics of Latin America?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about politics in Latin America is correct?
All Latin American countries are communist
Cuba is a democratic government
Many Latin American countries are democratic
The Castro brothers have no influence in Cuba
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Hotspot
Where did the Spanish primarily explore and settle?
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Hotspot
Click the box where this should go on the Venn Diagram:
Europeans bringing diseases to Native Americans.
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Drag and Drop
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Drag and Drop
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Match
Technological advantage
Disease
Smallpox
Aztecs
Force
What did the Spanish bring to the New World?
What was the resulted in 90% loss of Indian life?
95% of the native population of Indian died because of what disease?
Conquering other tribes and making alliances caused which Empire to be powerful and wealthy?
Aztecs ruled over a multi empire with ____?
What did the Spanish bring to the New World?
What was the resulted in 90% loss of Indian life?
95% of the native population of Indian died because of what disease?
Conquering other tribes and making alliances caused which Empire to be powerful and wealthy?
Aztecs ruled over a multi empire with ____?
Remember the Native American Cultures of Past
Mayans- created 365 day calendar, Hieroglyphics, pyramids and lived in Yucatan Peninsula
Aztecs- created irrigation, pyramids, hieroglyphics and discovered chocolate. Lived in present day Mexico City
Incas- lived in Peru in Andes Mountains, invented terrace farming and made Machu Picchu.
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