What historical event had the
most influence on Brazil’s
culture?
As more countries industrialize
and more jobs are in cities
rather than rural farms, where
will most people live?
What continent is located
at 20 degrees south
and 60 degrees west?
What domestic issue in South
America has had the most
global impact?
Christ the Redeemer, a statue
located in Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil, is a famous
work of art. Whose
influence does it reflect? (name
religion & colonizing nation)
Answer:
Colonization by the Portuguese
Answer:
Primarily in urban centers.
Answer:
South America
Answer:
Deforestation of the rainforest
Answer:
Roman Catholic influence by the
Portuguese on Brazilian art
Name 3 ways that people have
modified the physical
environment of South America.
Answer:
1 – Mining
2 - Deforestation
3 - Transportation infrastructure
(such as building roads)
A home on stilts in
Manaus Brazil is an
example of what type of
interaction?
Answer:
People adapting to the physical
environment
in the region in which they live.
What type of industry is tourism?
Answer:
Service
Why is culture sometimes
referred to as a
"blueprint for living"?
Answer:
Includes all aspects of how
people
behave in society.
What is a cultural trait that
remains today despite
the Spanish conquest of the
Inca Empire?
Answer:
The Indian language,
Quechua, is still spoken by
by over 5 million people
in South America today.
What are some factors that
influence
cultural change?
Answer:
Improved highways, improved
communication,
greater economic development