2012

By: Vaishnavi Ramachar

December 20, 2012

The Culture Book

Mexico

Mexico: Colonialism

• Mexico had a rich cultural heritage before the

Spanish conquered it.

• Due to their conquest of Mexico, there was a rapid

spread of Christianity.

• European languages mainly Spanish were introduced.

Mexico: Cultures

• Their rich culture dates back to 1000 B.C.

• The Aztecs and the Mayans built pyramids and cities

which were far advanced than their time.

• The Sun Temple and Machupichu are an existing

proof of the rich architecture of ancient Mexico.

Mexico: Economy

• Mexico has the largest Spanish speaking population

in world.

• Has Free Market Economy.

• The industries are food and beverages, tobacco,

chemicals, iron and steel, petroleum, mining, textiles,

clothing, motor vehicles, consumer durables, tourism.

Mexico: Life Today

• They have cell phones.

• They have easy transportation.

• More Spanish people.

Central America & the Caribbean

Central America & the

Caribbean: Central America

• The Spanish were the main people to colonize

Central America.

• Christopher Columbus reached the Caribbean in 1400

which led to the discovery of America.

• Te Matzos, Maya, Garifuna, Miskito , Kuna Indians

are the various tribes of Central America.

Central America& The

Caribbean: The Caribbean

• The Caribbean Islands were colonized by the British.

• The Europeans destroyed the Native Tribes of

Arawak & Ciboney.

• The Europeans brought in lot of Africans as slaves.

Central America& The

Caribbean: Culture

• Caribbean music has had a major impact on society.

• Caribbean people celebrate West Indian Carnival

every year.

• English is a major language in Central America.

• Native American Art is a very famous in Central

America.

Central America& The

Caribbean: Economy

• Caribbean is mainly dependent on tourism.

• Caribbean has a lot of unemployment.

• Most of Central America people depend on the

rainforest.

• Tourism is an important industry for Central

America.

Spanish speaking South America

Spanish Speaking South

America: Spanish Conquest &

Rule

Soon after Christopher Columbus discovered

America his was made governor of the new territory.

The Spanish conquest of the Incas was one of the

most important events in histories.

Most of South America was under Spanish rule.

Spanish Speaking South

America: Culture

The music of South America originated in the Andes.

Now it is a combination of Spanish, American & The

Catholic music.

South American Art includes pottery, textile

weaving, & paintings.

Spanish Speaking South

America: Economy

From the beginning of time South Americans have

gradually developed their natural gas reserves.

They had a lot of agricultural land.

Their main exports are coffee, bananas, sugar cane,

tobacco, grains, and meat.

Spanish Speaking South

America: Education

Literacy in Chile averages 95.7%.

The government provides free & compulsory

education.

The primary school enrolment ration at 95%.

Brazil

Brazil: History

• Proofs of human habitation dating back 30 thousand

years have been found.

• The Brazilian coast was claimed by the Portuguese.

• The first permanent settlement was made in 1532 at

Sao Vicent.

Brazil: Culture

• Portuguese is the main language of Brazil.

• About 75% people live in the cities.

• Native people still live in the Rain Forest.

Brazil: Economy

• Brazil is the largest producer of coffee in the world.

• Important industries are textile and coffee.

• The Northern part of Brazil is poor and the Southern

part is wealthy.

Brazil: Life Today

• They built houses using cheap materials that are

found everywhere.

• They don’t luxury such as electricity and plumbing.

• For people in Brazil the carnival is a important

celebrated during February or March.