Landmarks/Landformss
This landmark is the longest river in South America and second longest river in the world
The Amazon
Who were the first people to live in South America?
What language do they speak in Brazil?
Portuguese
What holiday does Mexico celebrate on Nov 1-2 that honors their dead?
Day of the Dead
Deforestation is on the rise in the Amazon due to cattle ranching. What example of the 5 themes is deforestation?
The largest rainforest in the world
The Amazon Rainforest
What is the most famous festival in Brazil?
Carnival
What giant statue in Brazil is considered one of the new wonders of the world
Christ The Reedemer
What type of music in Mexican culture includes trumpets, violins, and guitars
Mariachi
Name a type of movement in South America
Import of goods
Export of goods
tourism
travel
What landmark prevents the Amazon from reaching the ocean?
Andes Mountains
What is the main religion of South America?
CATHOLICISM/CHRISTIANITY
What is the most popular sport in Brazil?
soccer-football
What is the capital of Mexico?
Mexico City
What region/country of South America speaks Portuguese?
Brazil
Name at least 3 animals that live in the Amazon
Dolphins, sharks, perona, monkeys, anaconda, toucan, jaguar, beavers
What part of culture does Christ the Redeemer and the Machu Picchu temple represent?
Religion
City in Brazil that is home to Christ the Redeemer
Rio de Janeiro
What country is North of Mexico?
The United States
Name a relative location of South America
south of North America
West of the Pacific Ocean
North of Antarctica
waterfall
Name a food of South America
BBQ (Asado), Guinea pig, Planteen, Ceviche (seafood)
What is the most famous festival in Brazil?
Carnival
Why is Mexico on the test over South America/Latin America?
Because Mexico's culture is more similar to South America/Latin America than North America
Name 3 things that make South America a place
Christ the Redeemer
culture-food, religion, art
the Amazon