The Cultural Characteristics of People

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The Cultural Characteristics of People in Latin
America and the Caribbean
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Georgia Performance Standard

• SS6G4 The student will describe the cultural
  characteristics of people who live in Latin
  America and the Caribbean.
• How have ethnic groups blended in Latin America
  and the Caribbean?
• What is a result of ethnic groups blending in
  Latin America and the Caribbean?

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Race in Latin America

• Europeans
• Africans
• Native Americans
• Many of these groups
• Intermarried and developed unique cultures
  over time.

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Latin America 1700 and 1800

• Europeans brought disease and death.
• Europeans forced the native people into slavery.
• Most of the native island people were wiped out.

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Central and South America

• Many Native Americans preserved their cultures by
  moving to remote mountains or forest regions.

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Mulattoes Mixed Ancestry

• Mulattoes in Brazil, Panama, and the West Indies
  are numerous.

• Their Ancestors
• A blend of African and European

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Mestizos Mixed Ancestry

• Most people in Venezuela are Mestizos.

• Their Ancestors
• A blend of European and Native American

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Religion in Latin America

• The main religion in Latin America and the
  Caribbean is Roman Catholic beliefs.

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The Day of the Dead

• The practices of Native Americans and Africans
  have blended with Roman Catholic beliefs.
• Mexico and in Mexican-American communities around
  the country celebrate Day of the Dead , a festive
  celebration to honor lost loved ones and others
  who have gone before.

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Catholic All Saints Day

• The Day of the Dead corresponds with All Saints
  Day and All Souls' Day on the Catholic calendar
  of November 1.
• It is dedicated to children's souls, while
  November 2 is for the spirits of adults. It is
  said that these souls return to Earth for a
  visit, but they aren't feared they're greeted
  with open arms and lots of trinkets.

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Cubas Santeria

• Santeria is a religion popular among Hispanic
  Cubans. 
• According to the beliefs of Santeria, each person
  is born under a particular guardian saint (Orsha)
  that must be worshipped throughout life.

• Santeria Religious Ceremony

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Problems with Ethnic Groups

• People with European ancestry often have more
  important jobs, better education, and heath care.
  
• In 2005, Bolivians elected their first Native
  American president.

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Question 53

• What are the three main sources of the cultural
  groups of Latin America and the Caribbean?
• A. Africans, Mulattoes, Catholics
• B. Africans, Europeans, Native Americans.

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Question 54

• In Latin America and the Caribbean, people with
  which ethnic background often have better jobs
  and more money?
• A. Africans
• B. Europeans
• C. Catholics
• D. Native Americans

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Questions 55

• How is the Day of the Dead an example of
  blended culture?
• A. It is celebrated by traditional African
  cultures.
• B. The Roman Catholic holiday is celebrated in a
  way that adds Native American tradition.

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Question 56

• What is one cause for blending of cultures in
  Latin America and the Caribbean?
• A. Men and women from different ethnic groups
  intermarried.
• B. People from different ethnic groups enjoyed
  learning about other cultures.

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Resources

• http//www.dayofthedead.com/content/day-dead-photo
  graphs
• http//cuban-exile.com/doc_326-350/doc0337.html