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Enslaved Africans that were brought for work in South America were also responsible for the diffusion of many new popular forms of —
A architecture
B advanced weaponry
C dance, foods, and music
D sculpture, painting, and art
C dance, foods, and music
What is the main factor that determines climate in the Andes?
A temperature
B humidity
C altitude
D precipitation
C altitude
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.
A Its seasons are opposite those in the United States.
The Paraná, Paraguay, and Uruguay Rivers form the second-largest river system in South America. Why is this system especially important to Paraguay?
A Paraguay is landlocked, so the rivers form an important transportation route.
B The river system is the only source of drinking water for the country.
C The people of Paraguay rely on fish for much of their diet.
D The river system provides access to the Pacific Ocean.
A Paraguay is landlocked, so the rivers form an important transportation route.
Based on the graph, what was the destination of more than half of the Africans transported to the New World by Europeans?
A the Spanish Empire and the British West Indies
B British North America and Brazil
C Brazil and the Spanish Empire
D the French West Indies and Brazil
C Brazil and the Spanish Empire
Based on the excerpt, what is the most likely reason that farmers in Ecuador raise only enough to feed their families?
A Ecuador has too few people to supply workers for farms.
B Most farmers have small-acreage farms.
C Seeds for commercial crops are too expensive.
D Most farmers have very small families.
B Most farmers have small-acreage farms.
Which best describes an effect of European exploration on the nation of Brazil?
A Portuguese is the official language. B Many Native American languages are spoken.
C It imports large amounts of electronics from China.
D It exports large amounts of iron ore to the United States.
A Portuguese is the official language.
Which of the following best explains the cultural pattern shown in the diagram?
A African slaves brought new religious traditions to South America.
B Spanish colonization of South America spread new religious traditions.
C Incan leaders encouraged people in South America to convert to new religions.
D Colonial immigrants adopted the beliefs of indigenous people living in South America.
B Spanish colonization of South America spread new religious traditions.
Based on the excerpt, what is true about agriculture in Ecuador and Colombia?
A Ecuador’s agriculture is well developed.
B Colombia focuses on raising cotton.
C The farmers in Ecuador have surplus crops.
D Colombia’s agriculture is more developed than Ecuador’s.
D Colombia’s agriculture is more developed than Ecuador’s.
How did the American and French Revolutions affect South Americans?
A Many South Americans moved to the United States and France to find freedom.
B South Americans were encouraged to fight for their own independence.
C South Americans hired U.S. mercenaries to fight against the Spanish.
D South Americans decided that wars for independence were too risky.
B South Americans were encouraged to fight for their own independence.
Based on the excerpt, how did wealthy Chileans respond to Salvador Allende’s election?
A They chose an opposition candidate to run against Allende in the next election.
B They gave him their overwhelming support.
C They worked closely with Allende to redistribute wealth and land.
D They strongly opposed his economic reforms.
D They strongly opposed his economic reforms.
Based on the information in the table, which environmental modification would most likely be common in each of these Latin American countries?
A Mining
B Ranching
C Drilling for oil
D Harvesting timber
A Mining
Which region of South America does the Amazon River basin mostly cover?
A Bolivia
B Brazil
C Chile
D Peru
B Brazil
Based on the excerpt, how would you compare the participation of middle- class and working-class Brazilians in Carnival?
A Middle-class Brazilians refuse to celebrate Carnival.
B Middle-class Brazilians are responsible for building parade floats.
C Both groups enjoy preparing and celebrating Carnival.
D Working-class Brazilians decorate with lights during Carnival, but middle-class Brazilians do not.
C Both groups enjoy preparing and celebrating Carnival.
Based on the graph, which of the following is a valid conclusion?
A The practice of slavery had little effect on Brazilian culture.
B A large number of present-day Brazilians have an African ancestry.
C The practice of slavery was more brutal in Brazil than in the United States.
D Most enslaved Brazilians were freed by the mid-1800s.
B A large number of present-day Brazilians have an African ancestry.
Based on the excerpt, which of the following is a valid conclusion?
A Allende was a dictator who was ultimately overthrown by the people.
B Pinochet was a legitimately elected leader of Chile.
C The military coup did not find wide support among Chile’s workers.
D Allende’s policies would have bankrupted Chile.
C The military coup did not find wide support among Chile’s workers.
Many people from South America migrate to the north in hopes of crossing into the United States. Which of the following is a likely 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
D All of the above.
D All of the above.
I. Colonization
II. Conquest
III. Immigration
Which is the correct sequence for factors that developed South America?
A I, II, III
B I, III, II
C II, I, III
D III, II, I
C II, I, III
Which statement describes the goal of the Spaniards?
A They came seeking the rich coffees of the area.
B They came to quickly conquer the Native Americans.
C They wanted gold but found none at first.
D They wanted to convert the Native Americans to Christianity.
C They wanted gold but found none at first.
One of the negative effects of the cultural diffusion Latin America experienced during the age of European exploration of the New World included —
A an expansion of the slave trade
B an increased number of dangerous storms
C the introduction of cattle ranching
D the destruction of the tropical rainforests
A an expansion of the slave trade