Religion affects the ways people live according to rules and regulations of the religion. It can affect things such as the way they dress, the places they go, and they way would react in certain situations. Because of this it affects the culture. Certain ceremonies depending on which religion can set it apart from other setting the culture of it. An example would be the day Christians and Mormans go to their holy place. It can also affect the way people behave, for example Islam people have prayer five times a day and pray in the direction on Mecca.
Religion also affects politically the region. And because it can affect politically of the government the government can affect the way people live and what how they live their daily life depending on the type of government. For and example because the US is mainly christian, things like the pledge have words such as "one nation under god". Also if a government has a religious leader, the leader may have them wear certain things and do certain things. So in conclusion the religion can affect a region politically and socially which leads to the culture of that country.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
EU (B)
Politically, the United States government is very closely related to the British Government (Ex. English Bill of Right vs. Billof Rights) because the British colonized the United States. In contrast, Latin Americas government is closely related to the government in Spain because Spain first colonized Latin America. Because of this Latin America was once a communist country like Spain but later became a democracy.
Socially, Latin America have many distinct parts of their culture. Their language is Spanish mainly because of the colonization of Spain in early years. Catholicism was strictly forced by the Spain, and is still strongly practiced in Latin America. In contrast, the United States as a majority speaks English because of the colonization of the British once again. Also because of the colonization of Spain, Latin America has many foods in common and so the same for the United States.
Economically, The United States government spends alot of money on education and services, in contrast because of the majority of farming in Latin America; the government spends money on goods for shipping and for farming of the goods. Latin America is also in the primary sector mainly because of the impact of faming Spain had when they colonized Latin Americam, and also because of the good land to farm and ranch on.
Socially, Latin America have many distinct parts of their culture. Their language is Spanish mainly because of the colonization of Spain in early years. Catholicism was strictly forced by the Spain, and is still strongly practiced in Latin America. In contrast, the United States as a majority speaks English because of the colonization of the British once again. Also because of the colonization of Spain, Latin America has many foods in common and so the same for the United States.
Economically, The United States government spends alot of money on education and services, in contrast because of the majority of farming in Latin America; the government spends money on goods for shipping and for farming of the goods. Latin America is also in the primary sector mainly because of the impact of faming Spain had when they colonized Latin Americam, and also because of the good land to farm and ranch on.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Latin American Culture
Leah Douglas: Latin Americas Dance style is continuosly evolving...: "Latin Americas Dance style is continuosly evolving. Salsa dancing witch is the most popular dance was orginated and embraced by the Latin Am..."
Latin Americas Dance style is continuosly evolving. Salsa dancing witch is the most popular dance was orginated and embraced by the Latin America Culture in the middle 1900's. The marachi band usually make beats and rhythms during the dance. Some latin america dances were later found in ballroom styles such as the cha- cha. But, Miami has been one of the largest contributers to the latin dance culture because of its huge Puerto Rican and Cuban population. Latin America dancing is very energetic and are usually performed in partners. The dancing also emphasizes on hip movements and connection between parters. But, many other example and forms of dancing would be the Mambo, Rumba, Samba, Flamenco, and the Tango. Each dance usually having specific music, counts, rhythms, and style.
Latin America is a very diverse area of land that holds various cuisines that vary from nation to nation. Some of the most typical dishes are tortillas, tamales, pupusas, and various salsas and condiments like guacamole, pico de gallo, and mole. The spices used usually giving the cuisine a distict flavor (each country tends to use different types of spices and a different quatities making a variation across the land). They also have very distict beverages and even some can date back to native americans. Just like any other country though, Latin American food has been influence by Native American, Afican, European, and Asian.
Latin America is a very diverse area of land that holds various cuisines that vary from nation to nation. Some of the most typical dishes are tortillas, tamales, pupusas, and various salsas and condiments like guacamole, pico de gallo, and mole. The spices used usually giving the cuisine a distict flavor (each country tends to use different types of spices and a different quatities making a variation across the land). They also have very distict beverages and even some can date back to native americans. Just like any other country though, Latin American food has been influence by Native American, Afican, European, and Asian.
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