Political
What type of government does cuba have? (unlimited or limited)
Unlimited government (dictatorship)
Chile has an abundance of copper, diamonds, and gold. Chile also has much coastline to send their resources out on ships to other countries. Which factor of production is mentioned?
Land
Which country in Latin America is also an isthmus?
Panama
Basic institutions
This country is geographically close to Texas and shares many common cultures with Texans. It also has a limited democracy and free-enterprise economy just like the United States.
Mexico
Mexico's government has a Constitution to guarantee freedoms for every person. What type of government does Mexico have? (limited or unlimited)
Limited Government (democracy)
A ______________ economy is controlled by the Government.
Command / Communist
The ____________ ____________ is the largest in the world and the second longest. Located in Brazil, it is also home to many traditional villages who use this landform daily for farming and fishing.
Amazon River
The Catedral Metropolitana de Mexico or the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral is the one of the largest cathedrals in Mexico where Catholics worship. Which basic institution is described?
Religion
***DAILY DOUBLE***
People in this country speak Portuguese, not Spanish, because this country was colonized by Portugal. This is also the largest country in Latin America.
Brazil
______________ ____________ is a Spanish leader who kick-started the independence movements in Latin America helping many countries gain freedom.
Simon Bolivar
What is the correct order of steps of production?
1. _________
2. _________
3. _________
4. _________
1. Agriculture
2. Manufacturing
3. Wholesale
4. Retail
Countries with long coastlines like Chile and Argentina have larger populations because the manufacturing jobs attract more people to live there. What level of economic development are Chile and Argentina?
More developed
Many immigrants from Latin America have moved to Dallas and opened restaurants called Taquerias to sell Latin foods like tacos. This is an example of ____________ _____________.
cultural diffusion
This country was the first to earn independence in the 1800s with the help of Spanish leader, Simon Bolivar. This country also has the most oil reserves in the world.
Venezuela
A _________________ is a type of limited government. Mexico and Chile have this type of government.
Democracy
_________________ is another word for farming. Countries who rely on _______________ for food often have a less-developed or traditional economy.
Agriculture
**DAILY DOUBLE**
Which historical event is the reason most Latin Americans follow the Roman Catholic religion?
The Columbian Exchange or Spanish Colonization
In the 1400s, Spanish explorers and indigenous Aztecs mixed traditional ideas to honor past ancestors. Together they started a new multicultural tradition known as _______ _______ _______ ________.
Day of the Dead or Dia de los Muertos
This country allows citizens to vote in elections, but leaders running for President are all a part of the communist party so citizens feel like the elections are rigged. Citizens are still fighting for freedom today.
Cuba
"Dear President Biden,
Please send help! In my country, there is one leader and he hurts us if we don't listen. He is unfair and we have few choices. #SOScuba"
What type of government is the writer living under?
Unlimited dictatorship
Terracing, hydro-electric dams, and canals are all examples of ___________ ______________ ______________.
Human-environment modifications
"Dear Ann,
As I am working in Latin America, my fears are growing each day. Many people are falling sick from bug bites and the wildlife attacks. It is hot and rainy. I trust building this waterway will be of great use."
What feature is the writer referring to?
Panama Canal
Latin America is made up nations with common foods, languages, religious traditions and holidays. Latin America is considered a _________ _________.
Culture region
This island country is known for it's revolution against the unlimited government in 1804. This revolution was the only successful revolt started by slaves in the history of revolutions.
Haiti