ECONOMICS
GEOGRAPHY
CUBAN REVOLUTION
GOVERNMENT
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100
Which type of economy does Mexico have?
Market (Mixed)
100
What physical feature produces 1/3 of the earth's oxygen and is nicknamed "lungs of the earth."
Amazon Rainforest
100
A 13-day standoff between Cuba and the U.S. where Soviet missiles were pointed the U.S.
Cuban Missile Crisis
100
In this type of government, citizens are allowed to vote.
Democracy
100
Which country(s) in Latin America speaks French?
Haiti and French Guiana
200
In this economy, decisions are made by supply and demand:
MARKET
200
This program bans certain cars from driving on specific days of the week
Hoy No Circula
200
Who was the ruler of the Cuban Revolution
Fidel Castro
200
What are the two forms of democracy?
Presidential and Parliamentary
200
Which country has the largest amount of African descendants due to the Transatlantic Slave Trade?
Brazil
300
TRUE OR FALSE:
There's no such thing as a Pure Market or Pure Command economy?
TRUE
300
What is a major "shortcut" that allows ships to travel between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans
Panama Canal
300
What type of government did Fidel Castro establish in Cuba?
Communist
300
In a Presidential Democracy, the citizens vote for the _______ and the ________.
Head of State and Legislature
300
What were the indigenous (original) civilizations of Latin America called?
Aztec & Inca
400
Which country describes "A" on the economic continuum? 
CUBA
400
Which body of water is an extension of the Atlantic ocean and located between Cuba and South America
Caribbean Sea
400
Who was the president of Cuba prior to Fidel Castro taking over the government?
Fulgencio Batista
400
Mexico has which form of government?
Presidential Democracy
400
What is the name of the 3 mountain ranges in Mexico?
Sierra Madre Del Sur
Sierra Madre Occidental
Sierra Madre Oriental
500
What are the 3 basic economic questions
1.What will be produced?
2. How will it be produced?
3. For whom will it be produced for?
500
Which mountain range runs along the west coast of South America and the longest continuous mountain range in the world?
Andes Mountains
500
Describe why Cuba has an influx of cars manufactured from the 1960s.
The U.S. has an embargo on Cuba due to being a Communist country
500
In Cuba, citizens have limited freedoms. Which form of government does Cuba have? 
AUTOCRACY
500
Which country would lie on "C" of the Economic Continuum? 
MEXICO
600
How does Cuba’s government limit the rights of its citizens compared to democratic governments in Latin America?
Cuba has a communist government where the government controls the media, elections are not free, and citizens cannot openly criticize leaders like they can in a democracy.
600
Which desert lies on the West of South America and is known as the driest desert on earth? 
Atacama Desert
600
How did Fidel Castro change life in Cuba after becoming leader?
He provided free healthcare and education but also limited freedoms, controlled the press, and punished people who disagreed with him.
600
Describe a Parliamentary Democracy
Citizens vote for Legislature ONLY
600
After Spanish settlers moved to Latin America, ethnic groups changed. Europeans and the indigenous began marrying and having children. Their offspring were called?
Mesitzos
700
What are benefits of a traditional economy?
People rely on customs and traditions to make goods, which helps them stay connected to their culture. Everyone has a role, and resources are shared within the community.
700
This body of water is known as a natural "water highway" and contains 20% of all fresh water in the world
Amazon River
700
How did the Cuban Revolution affect the relationship between Cuba and the United States?
The U.S. and Cuba became enemies, leading to the Bay of Pigs invasion and the Cuban Missile Crisis.
700
How does Cuba’s government limit the rights of its citizens?
Cuba has a communist government where the government controls the media, elections are not free, and citizens cannot openly criticize leaders like they can in a democracy.
700
Many plants, animals, and technologies were brought from Europe to the Americas. This process is known as:
The Columbian Exchange
800
How does Mexico’s economy benefit from trade with the United States?
Mexico benefits by selling goods like cars, oil, and fruits to the U.S., which creates jobs and money for the country.
800
How do the Andes Mountains affect trade and transportation for people living in the region?
The mountains can slow down trade because of steep slopes and harsh weather
800
Describe the Cuban Revolution:
The Cuban Revolution was a movement in 1959 where Fidel Castro and his followers overthrew the government of dictator Fulgencio Batista. After the revolution, Cuba became a communist country under Castro’s leadership, and the government took control of businesses and land.
800
Describe the difference between Cuba and Mexico's form of government.
Cuba - Autocracy, limited freedoms
Mexico - Democracy, freedoms
800
Describe European colonization:
When European countries, like Spain and Portugal, took control of lands in the Americas and built settlements, ruled over native people, and used the land for resources and trade. This changed the culture, language, and government of the regions they controlled