Physical Features
Aconcagua is the highest mountian in South America's highest mountain range. What's the range?
Andes
Where is the "Christ the Redeemer" statue?
Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)
Which branch of Christianity is the most prevalent in Latin America?
Catholicism
What Latin American country is the number one trading partner with the US?
Mexico
Many restaurants in Colorado Springs are based on this country's cuisine
Mexico
Name a key island group in Latin America
Caribbean Islands
Name one of the three countries where Iguazu Falls meet?
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
Name one of the three primary South American empires
Inca, Aztec, Maya
In 2000, South America traded predominantly with the U.S. They now trade with which country?
China
Name two types of music discussed in the presentation
Salsa, Mambo, Mariachi, Samba, Tango, Bossa Nova
What's the name of the country which is also an isthmus connecting Central to South America?
Panama
Chile and Argentina
Name one of the top five most populous cities in Latin America
Name one country that has experienced inflation in excess of 100%
Venezuela and Argentina
What is a common dish involving rice found throughout the Caribbean?
black beans and rice
What is the islands west of Ecuador that has a rich biodiversity including giant tortoises?
Galapagos Islands
In which country is the Mayan castle of Chichen Itza located?
Mexico
Which country colonized most of Latin America?
Spain
Which country in Latin America has the highest overall Gross Domestic Product?
Brazil
Ranching/Cowboy culture in the west.
Besides the Amazon, name one other river in Latin America.
Magdalena, Orinoco, Rio de la Plata, Paraguay, Sao Francisco, Parana
In which country is the famed Incan city of Machu Picchu?
Peru
What are the three primary ethnicities in Latin America?
White, Black, Indigenous
Which two industries generate the most wealth in Latin America
What two languages are spoken throughout South America?
Spanish and Portuguese