CUBA
Who led the Cuban Revolution?
Fidel Castro
What type of work were MOST African slaves forced to perform in Latin America?
A. factory labor
B. farm labor
C. teaching
D. shipbuilding
B. farm labor
Which current feature of Latin America was NOT influenced by the heritage of African slaves?
A. music and dance
B. religious practices
C. government structures
D. languages and literature
C. government structures
The presence of Spanish conquistadors in the New World led to which of the following religious developments?
A. the spread of Judaism
B. the spread of Animism
C. the spread of Catholicism
D. the spread of Protestantism
C. the spread of Catholicism
Which are the TWO primary reasons many people have have immigrated to the United States from Latin America in recent decades?
A. They seek reliable employment and greater economic opportunity.
B. They want to live someplace they can freely practice their religions.
C. They want to help vote more Latinos into US local and state governments.
D. They need to relocate to areas with greater access to clean drinking water.
E. They hope to escape the crime and violence associated with the drug trade
A. They seek reliable employment and greater economic opportunity.
E. They hope to escape the crime and violence associated with the drug trade
This event in 1959 led to Cuba's President Batista to be replaced by Fidel Castro. Resulting in Cuba becoming a Communist country and hurting its relationship with the United States.
The Cuban Revolution
What caused European settlers to bring large numbers of African slaves to South America and the Caribbean in the seventeenth century?
A. Transportation costs became much cheaper.
B. The Panama Canal reduced transportation time.
C. The new Northeast Passage made travel safer.
D. Most of the native population died from disease.
D. Most of the native population died from disease.
Which of the following is NOT a way that Spain influenced Latin America and created unity in the region?
A. They introduced new religious practices.
B. They introduced a new language.
C. They promoted economic equality.
D. They created a blended culture.
C. They promoted economic equality.
Which religion continues to dominate in Latin America today due to the influence of European imperialism?
A. Catholicism
B. Hinduism
C. Islam
D. Judaism
A. Catholicism
Which Latin American country has the most immigrants in the United States?
Mexico
What type of government did Cuba change to as a result of the Cuban Revolution?
Communist
Why did early Spanish and Portuguese settlers force African people to work as slaves in Latin America?
A. They needed labor to help them mine for coal.
B. They needed labor to help them mine for gold.
C. They needed labor for cotton and tobacco plantations.
D. They needed labor for sugarcane and coffee plantations.
D. They needed labor for sugarcane and coffee plantations.
Which European country had the GREATEST impact on the religion and language of modern-day Brazil?
A. England
B. France
C. Portugal
D. Spain
C. Portugal
Which Europeans country introduced Latin America to Catholicism?
Spain and Portugal
TRUE or FALSE: Any persons born on American Soil is a U.S. citizen, even if their parents are immigrants.
True
The Cuban Revolution affected the United States in which of the following ways?
A. It prevented a major regional conflict.
B. It caused a shortage of fuel resources.
C. It raised new fears about national security.
D. It created a new military and economic ally.
C. It raised new fears about national security.
What is the enslavement and forced transportation of 12-15 million black Africans to the Americas between the 15th and 19th centuries?
A. Indigenous
B. Globalization
C. Transatlantic slave trade
D. New World trade
C. Transatlantic slave trade
As a result of European imperialism, which of the following are the primary languages spoken in Latin America today?
A. Italian and French
B. Italian and German
C. Spanish and Dutch
D. Spanish and Portuguese
D. Spanish and Portuguese
True or False: The Cuban Revolution was over RELIGIOUS freedom.
False
Over half of 15-year-olds in Latin America struggle to read and write. Math and science skills among this group are also very low. Which of the following is a major reason for this?
A. Much of Latin America is struggling economically.
B. Rain forests in Latin America are being destroyed.
C. Agriculture is a small part of the Latin American economy.
D. Latin American governments do not pay for public schools.
A. Much of Latin America is struggling economically.
In the 1950s, did US citizens with business interests in Cuba support the new government of Cuba established after the Cuban Revolution? Why or why not?
A. They were opposed to the new government. The new Cuban government took over all property in Cuba, including property owned by US citizens.
B. They were opposed to the new government. Cuba had nuclear missiles and people in the United States were afraid the new government would use them.
C. They supported the new government. The previous dictator was very unpopular and US citizens wanted Cuban citizens to enjoy a free democracy.
D. They supported the new government. The previous government taxed US sugar at a high rate and they hoped the new government would reduce taxes.
A. They were opposed to the new government. The new Cuban government took over all property in Cuba, including property owned by US citizens.
Maintaining early colonial industries, as well as roads, buildings, and other infrastructure, would not have been possible without which factor?
A. the opportunity for indigenous populations to grow rich
B. the labor provided by Africans who had been enslaved
C. the willingness of European laborers to work long hours for little to no pay
D. the commitment of Europeans to treating indigenous populations with respect
B. the labor provided by Africans who had been enslaved
As a result of European imperialism, the official language of Brazil is
A. Latin.
B. French.
C. Spanish.
D. Portuguese.
D. Portuguese.
TRUE or FALSE: The English and French introduced the Catholic religion to Latin America?
False
TRUE or FALSE: Puerto Rico is a "territory" of the United States. This makes its citizens, citizens of America.
TRUE