2. When the Europeans came to
the New World they brought
with them their religions.
They tried to covert the
Native Americans from
their pagan ways.
3. 84% Christians in LA are
Roman Catholic.
Roman Catholicism was the
religion of Spanish and
Portugal.
4. Protestant Christianity came
to Latin America through the
British and the Dutch settlers.
About 9% of Latin Americans
practice Protestant
Christianity.
5. Syncretism- is the blending of
beliefs and practices from
different religions into a single
faith.
This is true with both Native
American and African religions
Known as condomble in Brazil,
Santeria in Cuba, or Voodoo in
Haiti and Dominican Republic
6. Engaged in weaving,
woodcarving, pottery,
metalworking, and jewelry
making.
Built temples with colored
murals and mosaics
7. Latin American music
combines Native America,
European, and African
influences.
Musical styles include
Brazilian Samba, Cuban
Salsa, and the Mexican
Mariachi.
8. LA has a strong sense
of loyalty to family.
Many people live with
their extended
families, including
grandparents, aunts,
uncles and cousins.
9. LA society displays
machismo.
This is tradition of the
Spanish and Portuguese of
male supremacy
Women have made several
advances in the recent
decades.
10. Most kids are required to
complete elementary school.
Many drop out to help the
family by working.
11. Because people are
poor, healthcare is
very rare for some.
Suffer from
malnutrition (lack of
food), unsanitary
living places, and
disease
