Cultures and Lifestyles of Latin America

Chapter 9 Section 3

Religion 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.

Roman Catholicism 84% Christians in LA are

Roman Catholic.

Roman Catholicism was the religion of Spanish and Portugal.

Protestantism Protestant Christianity came

to Latin America through the British and the Dutch settlers.

About 9% of Latin Americans practice Protestant Christianity.

Mixing of Religions 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

Traditional Arts Engaged in weaving,

woodcarving, pottery, metalworking, and jewelry making.

Built temples with colored murals and mosaics

Modern Arts Latin American music

combines Native America, European, and African influences.

Musical styles include Brazilian Samba, Cuban Salsa, and the Mexican Mariachi.

Families LA has a strong

sense of loyalty to family.

Many people live with their extended families, including grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Society LA society displays

machismo.

This is tradition of the Spanish and Portuguese of male supremacy

Women have made several advances in the recent decades.

Education Most kids are required to

complete elementary school. Many drop out to help the

family by working.

Healthcare Because people are

poor, healthcare is very rare for some.

Suffer from malnutrition (lack of food), unsanitary living places, and disease

Sports FUTBOL! aka

Soccer