Ancient Cultures (1100-1400's)
Colombian Exchange & the Slave trade (1400's-1800's)
Independence Movements (1800's)
20th Century Conflicts (1950's- 1990's)
Language and Religion
100
Which European explorer conquered the Aztec? (Hint: He was mistaken for the god Quetzalcoatl.)
Hernan Cortes
100
How did the Columbian Exchange impact the indigenous populations first?
Natives died of European diseases.
100
Who led the slave revolts in Haiti?
Touissaint Louverture
100
How was the U.S. impacted by the Cuban Revolution?
American's had land taken away in Cuba when the government took control.
100
Which country had the greatest impact on the language and Religion of Latin America?
Spain
200
How are the conquest of the of the Aztec and Incan Empires similar? (Three possible answers)
The native populations were reduced. The Spanish soldiers were outnumbered. The Spanish used advanced technology including guns and horses.
200
What is a result of the Columbian Exchange?
Introduction of crops to Europe and the Americas
200
In which country is Miguel Hidalgo known as the Father of Independence?
Mexico
200
What is a lasting impact of the Cuban revolution? (Do Cubans have more or less political freedoms?)
Less political freedom.
200
What is the predominant language and Religion of Latin America?
Spanish and Catholic
300
Who was the leader of the Aztecs, when the Spanish took over?
Montezuma
300
Which item or animal was brought for the first time TO THE AMERICAS?
Horses
300
Why is Simon Bolivar nicknamed "The Liberator"?
He led many South American countries to freedom against the Spanish.
300
What is the name of the Cuban leader that changed Cuba to a communist government and relied on the Soviet Union for economic support?
Fidel Castro
300
What are the three main cultural groups of Latin America?
Africans, Europeans, and Native Americans
400
Who is Atahualpa?
Leader of the Incas when the Spanish took over.
400
What caused the blending of ethnic groups in Latin America?
The African Slave trade
400
Which leader of an independence movement was a former slave?
Toussaint L'Ouverture
400
Who are the Zapatistas? (Where are they from and what do they fight for?)
A guerilla group in Chaipas Mexico that fights for native right (mostly farmers and workers).
400
What regions are included in Latin America?
Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean
500
What country is proud of its Incan history?
Peru
500
What is the main reason Europeans chose Africa as a labor source (slaves)?
There were not many indigenous people left due to disease and warfare.
500
Which country was Simon Bolivar originally from?
Venezuela
500
How do the Zapatistas feel about NAFTA?
They do not favor it!
500
What is a major reason for Latin America's blended diversity?
Intermarriage of the European and Indigenous people
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