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Tenochtitlan
Aztec capital that was destroyed by Spanish conquistador
Hernan Cortez, and the site of modern Mexico City.
Portuguese
Language spoken by most people in Brazil due to Brazil's
colonization by Portugal.
Roman Catholicism
The dominant religion in Latin America due to the forced
conversion of Native Americans by the Spanish.
Plateau of Mexico
Homeland of the Aztecs and location of profitable silver mines.
Free Enterprise or Market Economy
Businesses are privately owned and individuals decide what to
manufacture, buy and, sell.
Command Economy
The government makes all economic decisions and determines
what is manufactured, bought, and sold.
Colombian Exchange
The exchange of plants, animals, diseases, and people between
the Americas and the rest of the world after 1492.
Spanish, Portuguese, French
Romance Languages (or Latin-based languages). Major
languages spoken by most peoples in Latin America; the
dominant language is due to Spain's colonization of the largest
area.
Cultural Diffusion
Blending parts of one or more cultures. For example, the
movement of plants and animals in the Colombian Exchange.
South America and Middle America Coastline
Where most people live in Latin America.