Social Studies 6, April 15-16

Posted: April 15, 2020

Daily Task: To learn about the Human Geography of South America

 

1.     Go to the following link: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/south-america-human-geography/

2.     Make sure to preview the entire text before you read. 

3.     Read the first entry as well as Cultural Geography. Stop when you reach POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY.

As you read see if you can locate the answer to the following questions:

1.     What famous navigator are North and South America named after?

2.     What culture deeply influences South America’s human landscape?

3.     What is the most well-known indigenous culture of South America?

4.     What would a gaucho be compared to in North-American culture?

5.     What two important social groups does the Rio Carnival incorporate into its celebrations?