Natural Wonders
The Amazon, Orinoco, and Paraná are famous examples of these.
What are rivers
Central America, the Caribbean, and parts of South America share this warm, rainy climate
What is a tropical climate
This Mesoamerican civilization mysteriously abandoned many of its cities around AD 800
Who are the Mayas
Brazil’s economic success is often attributed to its vast area, diverse population, and these natural advantages.
What are abundant natural resources
In Mexico today, the dominant religion—an enduring legacy of Spanish colonization—is this
What is Catholicism
The dominant physical feature along the western regions of the Americas, including the Andes
What are mountains
Mexico and parts of South America often experience this type of climate, characterized by low rainfall
What is a dry climate
Before the Spanish conquest, this civilization flourished in central Mexico and left behind a rich cultural legacy
Who were the Aztecs
Among South American countries, this nation is noted for having the most successful education system
What is Chile
In the Caribbean, the two main branches of Christianity practiced are these
What are Catholicism and Protestantism
Vast flat lands ideal for farming and grazing, such as those found in Uruguay, are known as these
What are plains
Countries located south of the equator typically have this climate, common in mid-latitude regions
What is a mid‑latitude climate
Known for Machu Picchu, this empire once ruled vast areas of pre‑Columbian South America
Who were the Incas
For many citizens in Central America and the Caribbean, the two main sources of income are found in these industries.
What are tourism and fishing
This Caribbean island achieved independence in 1898, setting a precedent for self‑government in the region
What is Cuba
In Venezuela and Brazil, elevated landforms known for their high elevation are called these
What are highlands
This lush ecosystem plays a crucial role in regulating the climate, preserving water flow, and sheltering millions of species
What is the rainforest
In 1521, this conquistador landed in Mexico, marking the beginning of Spanish colonization
Who was Cortés
A major economic need for many Latin American countries today is to address this issue to stabilize their economies
What is inflation
In parts of the Caribbean, a blend of Catholic traditions with this Afro‑Caribbean practice can be observed.
What is voodoo
The Greater and Lesser Antilles are two groups of these natural features in the Caribbean
What are islands
One proposed solution for saving the rainforest is to educate people and organize these collective actions
What are protests
Signed in 1494, this treaty divided the New World between Spain and Portugal, giving Portugal control of what is now Brazil
What is the Treaty of Tordesillas
A cornerstone of a thriving democracy in Latin America is the commitment to holding these.
What are free and fair elections
Vicente Fox can be described as what type of leader?
What is successful