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What term describes factories in Mexico that import raw materials, process them, and then export finished products?
What term describes factories in Mexico that import raw materials, process them, and then export finished products?
Which trade agreement aimed to reduce trade barriers between the United States, Canada, and Mexico?
Which trade agreement aimed to reduce trade barriers between the United States, Canada, and Mexico?
Which indigenous civilization was known for its significant engineering and political systems in pre-Columbian America?
Which indigenous civilization was known for its significant engineering and political systems in pre-Columbian America?
The term 'Mestizo' refers to a person of what kind of ancestry?
The term 'Mestizo' refers to a person of what kind of ancestry?
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What is the main characteristic of the 'Land of the Midnight Sun'?
What is the main characteristic of the 'Land of the Midnight Sun'?
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Which of the following peninsulas is not part of Europe?
Which of the following peninsulas is not part of Europe?
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The North Atlantic Drift is important because it affects what aspect of the climate?
The North Atlantic Drift is important because it affects what aspect of the climate?
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What does deforestation primarily refer to?
What does deforestation primarily refer to?
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Study Notes
Maquiladoras
- Factories in Mexico that process imported raw materials and components, assemble them, then export finished products, often to the US.
NAFTA
- Trade agreement between the US, Canada, and Mexico, aimed at reducing trade barriers (tariffs and quotas) and increasing economic cooperation.
Inca Civilization
- Powerful indigenous civilization in South America, known for advanced culture, engineering, and political systems.
- Empire spanned large parts of western Andes and coastal regions.
Aztec Civilization
- Mesoamerican culture that thrived in central Mexico between the 14th and early 16th centuries.
Mestizo
- Person of mixed European (often Spanish) and Indigenous American ancestry, becoming significant during the colonial period in Latin America.
Mulatto
- Person of mixed African and European (usually Spanish or Portuguese) ancestry.
- Used during the colonial period, particularly in the Americas.
European Peninsulas
- Iberian, Italian, and Balkan peninsulas.
North European Plain
- Vast lowland stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Ural Mountains, encompassing various European countries.
North Atlantic Drift
- Powerful ocean current originating in the Gulf of Mexico, traveling across the Atlantic Ocean, and curving towards northwestern Europe.
Deforestation
- Large-scale clearing or destruction of forests, often for agriculture, urban development, or logging.
Land of the Midnight Sun
- Regions within the Arctic Circle (or nearby) where the sun doesn't set for periods during the summer months.
Ethnic Differences
- Cultural, linguistic, and ancestral distinctions between different groups of people, particularly impactful in Europe.
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Explore the diverse cultures of Latin America, from the powerful Inca and Aztec civilizations to the social dynamics of mestizos and mulattos. This quiz also covers trade agreements like NAFTA and the role of maquiladoras in the economic landscape. Test your knowledge on these critical historical and cultural topics.
