Mediterranean climate practices cattle and sheep pastoralism as well as mixed farming. Amerind-Subsistence Region — This region includes some of South America’s poorest areas. The Amerindian heirs to the Inca Empire live at high elevations in the Andes. Poor soils‚ uncertain water supplies‚ high winds‚ and bitter cold make farming a constantly difficult proposition. Mestizo-Transitional Region — surrounds the Amerind-subsistence region‚ This is the zone of mixture between European
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climates‚ food‚ and where people live in South America. The Andes Mountains are a major source of elevation in South America. Elevation affects where rivers flow. The Amazon River begins at a high elevation in the Andes Mountains and breaks off into different rivers and directions based on the elevation of the surrounding regions. In South America many resources and metals like copper and gold are found in elevated areas like the Andes Mountains. However‚ elevation can cause problems with animals
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dense mantle rock and the upper layer is made of a lighter crustal rock which is to buoyant to sink. When the mantle layer sinks‚ the crustal layer peels off‚ crumpling up against the South American Plate to form massive mountain ranges‚ such as the Andes. The Pacific coast along
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"tropical" and jungles so dense that only rivers have access. Peru’s Sierra Mountains covers across an area the size of Rhode Island. Westward‚ into or over the Andes Mountains‚ are extreme separation in culture and value. Here you can find some of the world’s highest mountains‚ like the Huascaran and the Yerupaja (Flores). Peru’s high Andes are the land of the Incas; the Incas were the native South American people that once ruled one of the largest and richest empires. Their empire covered much of
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journey as important. I’ll always remember gazing out from a small propeller plane as I left the Peruvian Amazon behind me on my way to Cuzco. The bark-colored water lay in lazy loops among the lush emerald forest like a monstrous serpent. Ahead‚ the Andes formed a snow-capped wall. I don’t think there will ever be a movie that will make me feel like I did at that moment. Traveling on an airplane never fails to amaze me. Well‚ that is if I manage to get a seat by the window. Why? I get to see all sorts
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Essay Assignment 3: Chapter 9 1. Live musical performances‚ in several aspects‚ are often associated with heavy partying‚ drinking‚ and promiscuity. Professional harpists are no exception to the pressure of caving to this kind of lifestyle. Don Cesar Muquinche explains in his interview that his father was subjected to a great deal of pressure to engage in heavy drinking that could last up to several days. Professional harpists were integral to a variety of celebrations and ceremonies in Tungurahua
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improves the quality of life in Peru. Peru is a country located in South America and in the Southern Hemisphere. Peru is mostly located in the same time zone as the eastern United States. There are three main physical features in Peru; the coast‚ the Andes Mountains‚ and the Amazon Rainforest‚ and they are located in that order from west to east. The highest navigable lake‚
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The Inca Empire extended from Quito in Ecuador through Peru to the south of Chile. Like the May and Aztecs they were polytheistic. They had both priests and priestesses. Daily sacrifice was an important part of life and every evening a llama was sacrificed. Priests made sacrifices‚ looked after the objects in the temples‚ heard confessions‚ set penance‚ specialized in medicine and performed operations Gods Viracocha- Creator of all gods Inti- Sun god Mama- Kilya- moon mother Mama-
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People and Culture Peru represents a unique lifestyle that incorporates the rich historical influences of numerous cultures around the world. Peru lies on the site of the ancient Inca civilization‚ a highly skilled empire who ruled for over 300 hundred years until the early 16th century. The Inca civilization eventually fell to Spanish conquest which then introduced European influences to the area as well. Eventually‚ the Peruvians gained independence by defeating Spanish forces in the 1820’s
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One has to climb 2‚500 meters up the Andes mountains to visit Machu Picchu. It is an ancient sanctuary for the early Inca civilization. It is one of the best places to visit in the world and has a lot of universal and historic value. Machu Picchu is located in Peru and is known for its unique building structures and historic worth. Machu Picchu is a significant travel destination because it has a great historic value and it has various types of ancient buildings and structures to see. Machu Picchu
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