1. W HY “L ATIN ” A MERICA ? Look at the Political Map (p. 205) Mexico 7 countries of Central America the Caribbean islands 12 countries of South America

2. Here’s the clue…. What language to most people in Latin America speak? SPANISH

3. Therefore, there must have been contact between the people of Latin America and Spain at some time. The major languages of the region (Spanish, Portuguese, and French) are based on Latin, which was the language of ancient Rome.

4. Mayas & Aztecs -> Mexico Incas -> South America C OMPLEX SOCIETIES, SKILLED FARMERS

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