The map below shows the many different cultures and the diverse environment throughout South America. While looking at the map you are able to see that Chile is made up of Andean culture. A larger portion of South America on the map consist of Hunter-Gatherers. Also when you are examining the map you will see along the South end of Chile the culture shifts to Shellfish gatherers.
Cultures in South America
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Villa, K. (n.d.). How can we prevent cultural heritage loss in Latin America? Retrieved October 9, 2015.
Here are two additional websites for more information on the culture in Chile.
http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/chile.html
Chile - Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette. (n.d.). Retrieved October 9, 2015.
http://www.everyculture.com/Bo-Co/Chile.html
Chile. (n.d.). Retrieved October 9,.
These sources are very detailed and informative which makes them great for learning about the aspect and culture in Chile. Throughout these websites you will find more information about the culture which goes into depth about food all the way to social classes. These websites enhance some of the elements of culture such as traditions, economic system, and forms of government. I recommend these two websites because they are are credible due to their sources being cited and webpage setup.
http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/chile.html
Chile - Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette. (n.d.). Retrieved October 9, 2015.
http://www.everyculture.com/Bo-Co/Chile.html
Chile. (n.d.). Retrieved October 9,.
These sources are very detailed and informative which makes them great for learning about the aspect and culture in Chile. Throughout these websites you will find more information about the culture which goes into depth about food all the way to social classes. These websites enhance some of the elements of culture such as traditions, economic system, and forms of government. I recommend these two websites because they are are credible due to their sources being cited and webpage setup.
This figure above shows the child per women in the 1850's verses 2013 in Chile. by: gapminder.org. The figure above shows the income per person verses the average life expectancy in Chile from the 1880's to 2013. by: gapminder.org. | This figure shows that throughout 1850-2013, the child per women has decreased in Chile over the years. by: gapminder.org This figure shows how from 1880-2013 the income per person verses the average life expectancy increased in Chile. by: gapminder.org. |
Both graphs show drastic change within the country. The child per women average most likely decreased because of the child mortality rate going down. The amount of children that were surviving longer than before was increasing which meant that women no longer had to have as many children in order to have children who survived later into life (Figure 1&2). The second set of graphs shows the life expectancy rate and the average income per person in Chile. This graph was interesting in the way that the life expectancy drastically increased between the 4,000 and 10,000 average income. I thought that it was interesting because it didn't seem to necessarily depend on the income, but possibly another factor. For example, vaccines(Figure 2&3).
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Explore the Ancient World. (n.d.). Retrieved October 30, 2015.
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Chile travel deals. (n.d.). Retrieved October 30, 2015.
RELIGION IN CHILE
The history of Chile’s religion stems from the beginning of the Inca Empire. The Incas originally started as a small highland tribe in South America, this tribe was made up of ethnic Quechan people. After only one hundred years the Incas had come to control the largest empire the Americans had ever seen! Although the Incas never left the country, they spread widely all over the country.
After the fall of the Inca Empire, the Spanish took over and quickly populated the area with Catholics. The country is now 59% catholic and officially pronounced catholic. The history of the previous religions that once inhibited Chile is now mostly seen in the ruins that are scattered thought Chile and Peru. The cultural norms that are observed in the current population is mostly from Spain. Because most of the Incan people were killed when the Spanish took control of what is now Chile, it is hard to see the ways that their society is seen in today’s Chilean society.
Easter Island is a mysterious and sacred place for many Chileans, but the religious significance cannot be proven, sense the statues have no document of why and how they were made. There are many Incan ruins that are considered sacred by many that are scattered throughout South America. Various Catholic churches can be visited that were established by the Spanish.
After Spain invaded South America the government did not take long in establishing a mostly catholic population. There were both liberals and conservatives, but both sides of government being mostly catholic resulted in the official religion of Chile being Catholic.
The role of religion in this country is great. It is extremely catholic and has not changed drastically since the fall of the Incas. I think today the religion is significantly different than it would have been if the Spanish would not have invaded the Incan society. Its hard to imagine what it would have been like if the Inca Empire would have continued. But because of the past events Chile has a mostly catholic society that has a huge impact on their government.
After the fall of the Inca Empire, the Spanish took over and quickly populated the area with Catholics. The country is now 59% catholic and officially pronounced catholic. The history of the previous religions that once inhibited Chile is now mostly seen in the ruins that are scattered thought Chile and Peru. The cultural norms that are observed in the current population is mostly from Spain. Because most of the Incan people were killed when the Spanish took control of what is now Chile, it is hard to see the ways that their society is seen in today’s Chilean society.
Easter Island is a mysterious and sacred place for many Chileans, but the religious significance cannot be proven, sense the statues have no document of why and how they were made. There are many Incan ruins that are considered sacred by many that are scattered throughout South America. Various Catholic churches can be visited that were established by the Spanish.
After Spain invaded South America the government did not take long in establishing a mostly catholic population. There were both liberals and conservatives, but both sides of government being mostly catholic resulted in the official religion of Chile being Catholic.
The role of religion in this country is great. It is extremely catholic and has not changed drastically since the fall of the Incas. I think today the religion is significantly different than it would have been if the Spanish would not have invaded the Incan society. Its hard to imagine what it would have been like if the Inca Empire would have continued. But because of the past events Chile has a mostly catholic society that has a huge impact on their government.
Where does Chile's food come from?
Chile imports 7.4% of their countries food sources. The country does not grow enough crops to support the population, as a result Chile imports a high percentage of food
Chilean Empanada
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of oil
- 2 lb of chopped beef (top sirloin is a good choice)
- 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of dry oregano
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- Pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon of cumin
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1 large onion chopped into small cubes
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 1/2 cup of warm water
- 2 teaspoons of table salt
- 1 lb all-purpose flour
- 2 egg yolks
- 3 oz of melted butter
- 20 black olives
- 40 raisins
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 egg, beaten (to brush on empanadas)
- Beef: In a large frying pan, heat oil at medium to high heat. Sauté the meat for 3 minutes without mixing. Turn over and brown for another 3 minutes. Add paprika, oregano, salt, pepper and cumin, and mix well. Add water and the chopped onion. Cook for 30 minutes on low heat. Add flour and mix well, modifying the seasoning if you like. Turn off heat, leave to cool and refrigerate. Dough: Make brine with milk, water and salt. Stir until salt is completely dissolved. In a large bowl combine the flour and egg yolks, and mix using a fork. Add butter and knead dough for about 10 minutes while adding the brine until it is smooth and elastic. If dough is too dry and you need more moisture, add a little bit more water and milk, but no salt. Preheat oven to 350°F. Separate dough into 10 portions and cover with a clean kitchen cloth. Working each portion individually, shape into a ball and with a rolling pin smooth out the dough to about the size of a salad plate (8 inches). Fill each with 2 tablespoons of beef, a fourth of hard-boiled egg, 1 to 2 black olives and raisins. Make sure to release trapped air before closing. Lightly brush the edges with milk, press firmly and fold. Brush the top of the empanadas with egg batter and water before putting them in the oven. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until browned, keeping a close eye on them. If they bubble up or swell, poke with a toothpick, so that they don´t come undone or open up. Serve hot.
More information about Chile's culture can be found on the following sites:
http://www.everyculture.com/Bo-Co/Chile.html
http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/chile.html
These sites explain everything about the culture in Chile, from social classes, food and customs
http://www.everyculture.com/Bo-Co/Chile.html
http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/chile.html
These sites explain everything about the culture in Chile, from social classes, food and customs