Geography
What do we call a narrow strip of land that connects two larger landmasses, such as Central America connecting North and South America?
Isthmus.
The wide, fertile grasslands found in Argentina, used for ranching and farming, are called?
Pampas
Which ancient civilization built their empire in the Andes Mountains and was known for advanced engineering and roads?
Inca
A crop that is grown primarily to be sold for profit, such as coffee or sugar, is known as?
Cash crop
In Latin America, people of mixed European (Spanish/Portuguese) and Indigenous ancestry are known as...
Mestizos
A smaller river that flows into a larger river, like many do into the Amazon River, is called?
Tributary
Which mountain range runs along the western edge of South America?
The Andes Mountains.
Who was the famous leader known as "The Liberator" who helped many South American countries win independence from Spain?
Simon Bolivar
What was the most important food crop (corn) for the Maya and other early civilizations in Mexico?
Maize
Which festive celebration occurs before Lent and is famous in Brazil for its parades, music, and costumes?
Carnival
What geographical feature is known for its high elevation and steep slopes?
Escarpment
What is the name of the longest river in South America?
The Amazon River.
What significant event took place on September 16, 1810, in Mexico?
The Grito de Dolores (Cry of Dolores) took place, an event that triggered the Mexican War of Independence against Spanish colonial rule.
What resource is abundant in Venezuela and is a major part of their economy?
Oil
What is the traditional Mexican festival that honors deceased loved ones?
Day of the Dead
What ocean borders the western coast of Latin America?
Pacific Ocean
Name the desert located in Chile, known as one of the driest places on Earth.
The Atacama Desert.
Who was the first European to arrive in the Americas?
Christopher Columbus
Which fruit, commonly grown in Latin America, is a major export to the United States?
Banana
Which dance originated in Argentina and is known for its passionate style?
Tango
Which big Latin American country is located in the Southern Hemisphere?
Brazil.
What natural wonder is found in Brazil and is one of the largest tropical rainforests?
Which empire was known for their advanced mathematics and calendar systems?
Maya
What precious metal was extensively mined by the Spanish in colonial Peru?
Silver
Name the popular music genre that blends African, Indigenous, and European influences in Latin America.
Cumbia