Nathan Culture Book

Spanish speaking South America

● Spanish people ruled over this region and created a definite spanish culture. ● Proof of this is the dominant religion in the area (catholicism). ● All of the region’s governments are republic.

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● The economy gap is a serious problem and continues to increase. ● The literacy rates are around 95%

Caribbean central america● the native people were mayans and taino people● spain ruled over them till around the late 1800’s● catholicism is the main religion● french, english, spanish, and dutch are the official languages in the area● oil, subsistence farming, and fishing are popular jobs in the area● tourism is also a major factor in the economy

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Brazil ● the portuguese found brazil on accident on the year of 1500. ● Brazil has the highest black population outside of africa. ● They used african slaves to make sugar●

● They make Gold, tin, platinum, and sand.

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● People in rio de Janeiro wake up early, they don't eat a big breakfast, they usually watch tv to catch up what happened.

● People believe that you should work hard but play harder.

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Mexico

● Spain ruled mexico from 1524 to 1810, when mexico gained independence ● the heritage of mexico is from native mexican and spanish heritage.

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● Roman catholicism is the main religion, showing how spain ruled Mexico.● Soccer is the most popular sport in mexico.● Subsistence farming is a popular type of life in rural

mexico.● in the city manufacturing is a major part in the city● Mexico is also large in illegal drug exporting by drug lords.