Geography
Who produces the most coffee?
Latin America
All of the following are expressions of culture that are based on events EXCEPT?
patriotic activities like parade
some religious observances
natural disasters
visiting historic monuments
natural disasters
Why is Simon Bolivar important to the history of South America?
He overthrew Spanish rulers.
Latin America is a diverse yet blended society because -
Its people are a mix of Africans, Native Indians, and Europeans.
Why do many tourists go to the southern portion of South America?
Its seasons are opposite those in the United States.
The hot, humid climate of Brazil can be attributed to?
latitude and nearness to water
Spanish and Portuguese migration in Latin America resulted in -
The spread of Catholicism
What impact did the Europeans have on the religion of Latin America?
Roman Catholicism was introduced and has become dominant.
Many people from South America migrate to the north in hopes of crossing into the United States. Which are likely factors for this population shift?
1.Seeking political safety from dictators or oppressive governments in some countries
2.Finding more modern living conditions
3. Obtaining better pay to support families back in South America
What impact did the Europeans have on the religion of Latin America?
Roman Catholicism was introduced to Latin America and has become the predominant religion of the region.
Where was the Mayan society was located?
Central America
Which groups mixed to shape the culture of Latin America today?
African, European, Native
During the colonial period in Latin America, many agricultural products were spread by way of -
the Columbian Exchange
The hot, humid climate of Brazil can be attributed to which of the following?
latitude and nearness to water
What is the BEST explanation of how war spreads culture traits?
Conquering armies force their beliefs on the conquered.
The country of Panama is significant in terms of geography because --
It is an isthmus that connects the continents of North America and South America.
The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group of people to another is called --
cultural diffusion
Which of the following were influences from the Age of Exploration on Mexican culture today?
Spanish influence
Aztec influence
Catholic influence
This architecture is found throughout South America, Mexico, and the southern part of the United States. Which terms complete the analogy showing the relationship of this building to those who built it?
A) Catholics…missions
B) Buddhists…temples
C) Muslims…mosques
D) Colonists…government
Catholics…missions
Which of the following statements is true of the southern portion of South America?
A) Its seasons are opposite those in the United States.
B) Many tourists go there for the beaches.
C) You could travel easily across an isthmus to North America.
D) It has the lowest standard of living in South America.
Its seasons are opposite those in the United States.
Landforms of Latin America: Isthmus of Panama, Amazon Basin, Andes Mountains. What landform best completes the list above?
Yucatan Peninsula
Cultures in the Caribbean vary widely, which is most likely due to --
The Columbian Exchange
Colonization by other nations
Mulatto > European & ?
Indian > ? & Latin American
European, Mulatto, Indian. Which term completes the diagram showing how natives and others formed cultures in Latin America?
African
The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group of people to another is called --
cultural diffusion
Many people from South America migrate to the north in hopes of crossing into the United States. What are factors for this population shift?
A) Seeking political safety from dictators or oppressive governments in some countries
B) Finding more modern living conditions
C) Obtaining better pay to support families back in South America