The Nazca Lines are a series of lines in Nazca, Peru. The lines create various “glyphs” depicting either organic or geometric shapes. Many of the lines create the shapes of animals, such as spiders, monkeys, or birds. The figures’ origins are shrouded in mystery, as well as their purpose. Many theories about these things have emerged, such as the theory that they are part of a massive astrological calendar, or that the lines are sacred, and used for religious ceremonies.…
The unexpected attack surprised the Incas, where the Incas didn’t know they have superior numbers than the Spanish. And there were also other psychological factors, such an Inca god called Viracoxa was a white man, and the Incas thought these men might be the incarnation of Viracoxa.…
Hispanic Cultural Assessment Anitra Wilson Nursing 542 May 31, 2015 Professor Sandra Brown Hispanic Culture The Hispanic/Latino culture is a culture that traces their roots to Spain, Mexico, and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean. The Latino culture within the United States is growing rapidly. …
In Inca Society the Sapa owned everything in the empire. Everyone had to remove their footwear if they approached the Sapa and they had to carry something heavy on their back to show their respect for him. The empire was divided into 4 regions ruled by men called opas who look after that quarter. The Emperor gave farmers land to grow food but in return Inca farmers had to pay a tax by working at the Sapa Inca's and temples land and helping to build roads and…
You may have heard the term Peruvian cotton and wondered what it is that makes this blend of cotton so special. Peruvian pima cotton is one of the most prized blends of cotton available. This cotton, which is cultivated in South America, is extremely soft, and is an ideal fiber for creating high-quality clothing. Here are a few facts about why Peruvian pima cotton is an excellent choice for beautiful clothing.…
The population of the country of Chile is almost 16 million people. The majority of the people live in the dense cities that lie in-between the two mountainous regions. Only 16% of the population brave the rural mountains of this narrow natural resource rich country. The indigenous people (7% of the countries population) make up almost half of the portion of the mountainous population. This section of the population is extremely culture rich in comparison to the rest of the country which is Mestizo (a mix of indigenous and European decent). They have had lots of culture mixing as it includes European culture from more than ten different countries. This has caused…
Most of the population lives in the highlands. About 65% of the people are mestizo, and quarters are indigenous. Spanish is the official language, but many natives speak Quechua or Jarvo. European-descended residents, who account for about 7% of the population, are mostly landholders and historically have played a dominant role in Ecuador's unstable political life.…
The most viable Native American cultures is the Inca society, Firstly, because it is a peaceful culture, the chances of them engaging in a conflict is drastically reduced, leading to a prosperous and trustworthy society. Secondly, the Incas are very well known for being one of the most developed societies of the America, featuring aqueducts, taxes system, factories and roads. Finally, they are able to domesticate various animals, which means that they can use them to assist on daily activities such as work the land. In conclusion, the Incas had qualities that were essential for the development of a powerful society especially because of their high development that makes this culture on of the best and most viable.…
Inca education was divided into two halves: education for the upper classes and education for the general population. The upper classes were formally educated by the Amawtakuna (philosopher- scholars who were a special class of wise men). These people learned about the culture, history, customs, and traditions throughout the kingdom. The lower classes did not go to formal schools and their education was based on the knowledge passed on by their elders. The general population was responsible for building the Inca road system. Education during this time was socially discriminatory. Depending on how you grew up and what your father was, determined how you got educated. There were three classes of the social status in the Inca Empire: the emperor,…
Differences in culture and lifestyle tend to be shown in how many; resources, money, food and a good health plan, people have. As a result, this is something that can help or affect people that have PTSD. Studies shows that Latino community that are illegal in the USA are more bound to obtain PTSD from any trauma than Caucasian and African-American, who can access any therapy available for them, some of this Latino people has only their families are some other loved one to depend…
What happens when cultures collide? When cultures collide conflict arises, each culture is different so it makes sense. Most of the time a resolution is reached, other times, the cultures could disappear. Like the Native Americans of South America, when the conquistadors came, the natives welcomed them with open arms, wanting to be peaceful. The Conquistadors enslaved them and treated them poorly wiping out 90% of their population. Even where the conquistadors never went, Natives died due to diseases brought over from Europe and the remaining 10% were forced to work on Spanish plantations, owned by the peninsulares. This was called the encomienda system, a type of hierarchy for New Spain.…
The poverty and corruption of Bolivia are still around today and there is a great discrepancy between the elite and the poor. 64% of the country lives below the poverty line and these conditions leave Bolivian citizens unable to plan for the future, afford adequate health care, receive an education, and address inequality.…
a) Non-material Culture: A group’s way of thinking (including its beliefs, values, and other assumptions about the world) and doing (its common patterns of behavior, including language and other forms of interactions). Also called symbolic culture.…
Increasing awareness of the history, progression, and incorporation of Latin America business along with their effects on the United States may allow for the growth of the economy on a global scale rather than the competitive one in which people currently live. Most people, at one time or another in their life will hear a saying similar to that of, “everybody loves progress, but nobody likes change” (Anonymous). This type of saying is what motivates individuals who are unafraid of change, and believe in change for the better. Consider an individual who has the same daily routine, day in a day out, three hundred and sixty-five day of the year, without changing a single habit. It is next to impossible to imagine this type of routine in the twenty-first century, where constant change is occurring around us, is it not?…
In its Constitution, Chile does not distinguish its population regarding ethnicity; in fact, is considered as homogeneous. However, other official frameworks recognize Chile as ethnically diverse, as the case of the Indigenous Bill . So, Chilean population is split into the following main ethnical groups: white, mestizo, and indigenous.…