Question 1
What evidence demonstrates the resilience of the Indian cultures in Latin America?
◦ the presence of Indian-run gambling casinos throughout the region
◦ architectural ruins
◦ Amerindian majorities in all countries of Latin America
◦ the survival of Amerindian languages in the region
◦ a thriving Amerindian movie industry
Question 2
What factor allowed syncretic religions to endure in Latin America?
◦ The Catholic Church tolerated local variations in worship as long as conversion was underway.
◦ Government laws guaranteed freedom of religion.
◦ The people of Latin America fought for their religious freedom.
◦ The Catholic Church sent very few missionaries, so the religious instruction was minimal.
◦ Historically, the expanse of Latin America made enforcing any orthodox religion difficult.