SAAAAA Geography
Inca - Kadabra - Alakazam!
Colonization Station
Modern Day SA
Hodgepodge
100
The world's largest Rainforest is located in Brazil. What is its name?
The Amazon Rain Forrest
100
Name an achievement that the Inca had
Roads for travel, Terrance Farming, calendar, and architecture
100
What was the importance of Brazilwood?
It provided a Red Dye used in European clothes
100
This is the most popular sport in South America.
Soccer (Football)
100
What is the difference between nomads and settled societies?
Nomads are always on the move, settled people farm in one location
200
This is South America's most important river, as it contains one-fifth of the world's total river flow into the Atlantic Ocean
Amazon River
200
What is the purpose of the Mita system in Incan culture?
People had to work instead of paying taxes
200
The 1494 Treaty of Tordesillas was an agreement between the monarchs of Spain and [blank] to divide the world between them into two spheres of influence. Who was that other country?
Portugal
200
This is the most important holiday in Brazil
Carnival!
200
Why did Bolivar think uniting South America into one huuuuuuuuuuuuuge country would be impossible?
The different climates, geography, and cultures, which would be difficult for a single government
300
This is the world's largest mountain range
Andes Mountains
300
Now a very popular tourist spot, this mini mountain city is located in the Andes Mountains and was home to the Inca royalty
Machu Picchu
300
One of the main reasons the Spanish Colonies wanted independence from Spain was the harsh mercantilist trading policies imposed by Spain. Explain what that policy was.
The colonies were only allowed to trade with Spain
300
Brazil gets most of its electrical power from what?
Hydro-electricity, because of its many rivers
300
Why do people in Peru raise Alpacas?
Their wool is used in many things, like clothes
400
Many of the most populous cities in South America lie on the Eastern Coast along the Atlantic Ocean... Why?
Easy ocean access to Europe
400
Inti is the Inca's most recognizable god. What is his symbol?
The Sun God
400
These were the most important resources for Europeans in the South American colonies
Gold and Sugar
400
This is one of the biggest environmental issues in South America today
Deforestation of the Amazon
400
The Chavin and Moche were around before the Inca. Archaeologists study their ceramics, or pottery, for what reason?
Learn about their religion and daily life
500
Farming on the mountains can be tough, so farmers adapted by creating this specific farming technique; creating step like levels on the mountains
Terrance Farming
500
Who was Pachacuti?
Most important Incan Emperor
500
Who was José de San Martín?
Military Leader who helped free South America from Spanish rule
500
Where do you think this picture was taken, based on her clothes and the alpaca
?
The Peruvian Highlands
500
This is how Brazil's independence movement was different than other South American Colonies
Brazil became a monarchy, while others became Republics