Geography
Culture
History
Economics
Migration
100

Who produces the most coffee?

Latin America

100

All of the following are expressions of culture that are based on events EXCEPT?

patriotic activities like parade

some religious observances 

natural disasters

visiting historic monuments

natural disasters

100

Why is Simon Bolivar important to the history of South America?

He overthrew Spanish rulers.

100

 Latin America is a diverse yet blended society because -

Its people are a mix of Africans, Native Indians, and Europeans.

100

Why do many tourists go to the southern portion of South America?

Its seasons are opposite those in the United States.

200

The hot, humid climate of Brazil can be attributed to?

 latitude and nearness to water

200

 Spanish and Portuguese migration in Latin America resulted in -

The spread of Catholicism

200

What impact did the Europeans have on the religion of Latin America?

Roman Catholicism was introduced and has become dominant.

200

Many people from South America migrate to the north in hopes of crossing into the United States. Which are likely factors for this population shift?

1.Seeking political safety from dictators or oppressive governments in some countries

2.Finding more modern living conditions


3. Obtaining better pay to support families back in South America
 

200

What impact did the Europeans have on the religion of Latin America?

Roman Catholicism was introduced to Latin America and has become the predominant religion of the region.

300

Where was the Mayan society was located?

Central America

300

Which groups mixed to shape the culture of Latin America today?

African, European, Native

300

 During the colonial period in Latin America, many agricultural products were spread by way of -

the Columbian Exchange

300

The hot, humid climate of Brazil can be attributed to which of the following?

latitude and nearness to water

300

What is the BEST explanation of how war spreads culture traits?

 Conquering armies force their beliefs on the conquered.

400

 The country of Panama is significant in terms of geography because --

 It is an isthmus that connects the continents of North America and South America.

400

The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group of people to another is called --

cultural diffusion

400

Which of the following were influences from the Age of Exploration on Mexican culture today?

 Spanish influence
 Aztec influence
 Catholic influence

400

This architecture is found throughout South America, Mexico, and the southern part of the United States. Which terms complete the analogy showing the relationship of this building to those who built it?

 A) Catholics…missions
B) Buddhists…temples
C) Muslims…mosques
D) Colonists…government

Catholics…missions

400

 Which of the following statements is true of the southern portion of South America?

 A) Its seasons are opposite those in the United States.
B) Many tourists go there for the beaches.
C) You could travel easily across an isthmus to North America.
D) It has the lowest standard of living in South America.

 Its seasons are opposite those in the United States.

500

 Landforms of Latin America: Isthmus of Panama, Amazon Basin, Andes Mountains. What landform best completes the list above?

 Yucatan Peninsula

500

Cultures in the Caribbean vary widely, which is most likely due to --

 The Columbian Exchange
 Colonization by other nations

500

Mulatto > European & ?

Indian > ? & Latin American

European, Mulatto, Indian. Which term completes the diagram showing how natives and others formed cultures in Latin America?

African

500

The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group of people to another is called --

 cultural diffusion

500

Many people from South America migrate to the north in hopes of crossing into the United States. What are factors for this population shift?

A) Seeking political safety from dictators or oppressive governments in some countries
B) Finding more modern living conditions
C) Obtaining better pay to support families back in South America