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Latin America Review Flash Cards 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.