Latin American Questions

Refer to class readings, materials presented, and other sources you might have consulted, as appropriate. Use your own words in your explanations. Cite your sources if needed. Each question is worth 10 points.

1. Is there a difference between the terms “Hispanic” and “Latino”? Identify the main problems that occur when applying these labels to countries or people.

2. What is the Popol Vuh? Explain in your own words the content of the excerpt in your textbook (pages 24-29).

3. How did the Inca manage to maintain such a large and diverse empire?

4. What reasons and events in the late 1400’s prompted Europeans to venture into exploring, conquering, and colonizing other territories?

5. Explain the structure of society in the Spanish colonies in the Americas.

Mini paragraphs for each answer.