Country
The Columbian Exchange is a term for the transfer of things between Europe, Africa, and the Americas. This
exchange began after Christopher Columbus' voyage in 1492 and accelerated with the European colonization
of the Americas.
Which of the following are examples of the things that were transferred as part of the Columbian exchange? TWO CORRECT ANSWERS
PLANTS
DISEASES
How did the Cuban Revolution of 1959 affect Cuba’s society and government?
It led to the establishment of an authoritarian communist government.
Brazil - GDP - 1,574,039
Haiti - GDP 6,558
Mexico - 874,903
Mexico and Brazil are two of the more developed nations in Latin America.
The Andes Mountains were home to the Inca Empire. How did the Inca adapt to or modify the mountainous
geography to provide food for their population?
They used terrace farming to create flat land.
Which of the following BEST explains how African music and dance first appeared in the Caribbean and
areas of South America?
Slave Trade
What is one example of how colonization and immigration shaped modern Latin American societies?
Latin American art often combines native, African, and European traditions.
In which of the following ways does the economy of Cuba differ from free enterprise economies like the United States?
Decisions regarding goods are made by the central government in
Cuba.
Logging is an agriculture industry in Brazil. What characteristic of Brazil's geography makes this industry possible?
Amazon Rainforest
Why do countries that share the Amazon Basin sometimes disagree about how to use the land?
Because the rainforest crosses borders and contains valuable resources.
Complete the sentence by selecting the correct answer from the drop-down menu.
Folklorico dance, Spanish colonial architecture, and traditional foods are all examples of Mexico's
Culture
Why do countries that share the Amazon Basin sometimes disagree about how to use the land?
Because the rainforest crosses borders and contains valuable resources.
All of the following are geographic factors that contribute to Latin American Tourism - Except
health beaches
pleasant climate
democratic governments
scenic rainforests
democratic governments
Based on the life expectancy rates in the South American countries listed above, which would you expect to have the highest GDP?
Chile 79.40
Paraguay 77.90
Argentina 77.80
Chile
What has happened to the rainforest from 1950 to 1985?
the rainforest has decreased
Cultures in the Caribbean vary widely, which is most likely due to which of the following?
Select TWO correct answers.
The Columbian Exchange
Colonization by European nations
In Central America they also had a huge rainforest but between 1950 to 1985 something happened? __________ this process that caused the change is called? ________________
the rainforest decreased
deforestation
The reach the west coast from the east coast in the United States, what was modified in 1914 to make this a horter journey?
Panama Canal
The Amazon rainforest is referred to as the lungs of our planet. Why does this geographic feature have such a great impact on the rest of the earth?
Because it provides a large part of the Earth's oxygen.
The process that caused the change in the rainforest from 1950-1985 is called__________.
Deforestation
What religion became dominant in Latin America as a result of Spanish and Portuguese colonization?
Catholicism
Logging is an agriculture industry that is characteristic of Brazil's geography making this industry possible.
Amazon rainforest
The Andes Mountains were home to the Inca Empire. How did the Inca adapt to or modify the mountainous geography to provide food for their population?
They used terrace farming to create flat land.
Based on GDP per capita what would be true of the following:
Guyana - 29 K
Uruguay 23 K
Panama 19K
These countries have strong economies and produce a lot of goods and services.
Which of the following human or geographic factors has been a major benefit to trade in Central and South America?
Construction of the Panama Canal
Based on GDP per capita what would be true of the following:
Guyana - 29 K
Uruguay 23 K
Panama 19K
These countries have strong economies and produce a lot of goods and services.