Setting
Culture
About The History
Politics
Economy
100

The worlds largest Rainforest that houses 10% of the worlds species of plants and animals 

Amazon Rainforest 

100

This is the primary language spoken in most Latin American countries 

Spanish

100

This ancient civilization was located in the Yucatan Peninsula 

Maya

100

Most Latin American countries have this type of economic system

Free Enterprise 

100

These manmade features made trade faster and easier 

Panama Canal & Pan American Highway

200

This large river in South America is the second longest river in the world and flows through the Amazon Rainforest 

Amazon River

200

What is the official language of Brazil

Portuguese 

200

This ancient civilization was located in what is now Mexico City 

Aztec 
200

Countries like Venezuela, Colombia, and Haiti have governments that are very shady. This is called what?

Corruption

200

The Andes regions mine these materials

Copper & Gold

300

This is the largest country in Latin America by both area and population

Brazil

300

This holiday, celebrated in Mexico, honors deceased loved ones and is known for its vibrant altars and decorations

Dia de los Muertos

300

This ancient civilization was located in what is now Peru

Inca

300

What are some examples of corruption

- Leaders gaining unexplained wealth

- Enjoying privileges not afforded to the general population 

- Drug trafficking and money laundering

300

Due to its tropical climate, these crops are very important to Latin America

Corn, Rice, Coffee

400

This narrow country connects Central America to South America

Panama

400

This is the most popular sport in Latin America

Futbol

400

This city in Mexico, which is now known as Mexico City, was the capital of the Aztec Empire

Tenochtitlan 

400

This family have been the leaders of Cuba for almost 60 years

The Castro Brothers 
400

In Brazil these industries have been important for centuries

Agriculture, Mining, and Forestry

500

This mountain range extends along the western coast of South America and is one of the longest mountain ranges in the world

Andes Mountains
500

What are some Latin American dances

Merengue, Rumba, Salsa, Tango
500

Why did ancient Latin American civilizations fall

Disease and Spanish attacks

500

This is the only Latin American country that does NOT have a Free Enterprise system 

Cuba

500

This trade agreement included Mexico, the United States, and Canada

NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) 

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