Setting/History
Which of the following is true regarding Latin American countries due to European colonization?
Hinduism and Buddhism have spread to the region
Spanish and Portuguese are the most common languages
Latin American governments have unlimited powers
There is a lot of ethnic conflict between tribal groups
Spanish and Portuguese are the most common languages
Art created by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera reflect -
myths of the ancient Mayans
the importance of Christianity
Mexican culture and history
music with the use of steel drums
Mexican culture and history
Who discovered chocolate?
A. Mayans
B. Aztecs
C. Incas
A. Mayans
Countries like Venezuela, Colombia, and Haiti have widespread governmental _________
Corruption
Mexico is rich in mineral deposits like copper, zinc, iron, lead, and is the world’s leading producer of _______
silver
Which of the following are major cities in Latin America?
Rio de Janeiro
Montreal
Madrid
Buenos Aires
Seoul
Mexico City
Select THREE correct answers.
Rio de Janeiro
Buenos Aires
Mexico City
- Large crowds watch games played in major Latin American cities
- Most popular sport in Latin American countries
- Many Latin American countries have won several World Cup titles
Which important Latin American sport is described in the bulleted list above?
Fútbol
Swimming
Baseball
Basketball
Fútbol
Who introduced a system of irrigation to help with farming the land in northern Mexico?
A. Mayans
B. Aztecs
C. Incas
B. Aztecs
Most Latin American countries have _______ ___________ economies with limited government involvement
free enterprise
Group 1 - Fishing, Whaling
Group 2 - Mining, Agriculture
Group 3 - Banking, Retail
Group 4 - Healthy Education
Which group number represents the main economies of Latin American countries?
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
2. Group 2
How have the Mayans had a lasting influence on society today?
They created a 365-day calendar
They introduced cattle ranching
They spread Catholicism
They developed the Pan-American Highway
They created a 365-day calendar
What theme does the statue in Brazil called "Christ the Redeemer" illustrate?
justice
economics
nature
religion
religion
Which major Latin American staple crop spread to Europe due to colonization and trade through the Columbian Exchange?
potatoes
- Some Latin American leaders gaining unexplained wealth
- Some Latin American leaders enjoying privileges not given to their citizens
- Some Latin American leaders allowing drug trafficking and money laundering within their countries
The bullets above demonstrate:
Opposing political parties
Improvements to society
Governmental corruption
A multicultural society
Governmental corruption
How has the Panama Canal impacted economies around the world?
Forced countries to create a traditional economy
Raised all countries level of economic development to level 3
Connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, helping trade run smoothly
Extended the amount of time it takes to travel around North America
Connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, helping trade run smoothly
Created terrace farming in the Andes Mountains of what is now known as Peru?
A. Mayans
B. Aztecs
C. Incas
C. Incans
- African slaves brought food, music, and art to Latin America
- Europeans spread Catholicism to Latin America
The bulleted list above is an example of -
European surrealism
abandoning culture
human rights
cultural diffusion
cultural diffusion
The Inca lived in the mountains, so therefore flatlands were rare. To address this problem, they created flat land by building steps of land for agriculture down the mountainside. They were great farmers with clever solutions to their farming problems.
___2. What invention of the Inca is described in the passage?
Hieroglyphics
Salsa
Plantations
Terrace farming
4. Terrace farming
"When the late Cuban President, Fidel Castro, took power by force, and later when he became ill, he passed on the country's government to his brother, Raul, in 2006. Now, Raul Castro is widely expected to hand the presidency either to his son, or to Cuba's current First Vice President. Either way, it will be Castro's decision, with zero real input from the Cuban people."
What conclusion can you draw from the news article above?
The people of Cuba celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Cuba is a “rule by one” dictatorship
The governments of the U.S. and Cuba are similar
Cuba is protected from corruption
Cuba is a “rule by one” dictatorship
Who best represents the following?
- government determines what is produced
- government determines how much goods and services are sold
- located in the Western Hemisphere
A. Cuba
B. United States
C. Aztec
D. Portugal
A. Cuba
Problem: Europeans started cattle ranching and plantations, but did not have enough people to work the land.
Which answer is the solution?
Developed machines to harvest the land
Used Spanish priests and debtors
Abandoned ranching and farming in the area
Used Native Americans and African slaves
Used Native Americans and African slaves
Gothic Cathedrals reflect the influence of _____1_______ in Latin America. These cathedrals are examples of how the ____2______ religion was spread as a result of colonization.
The best answer for 1 is-
Spanish politics
European culture
Roman architecture
American economics
The best answer for 2 is-
Christian
Muslim
Buddhist
Jewish
1. European culture
2. Christian
Who's ancient ruins and pyramids can be found in the Yucatan Peninsula?
A. Mayans
B. Aztecs
C. Incas
A. Mayans
Latin American countries main economies include ___________, mining, and industry
agriculture
South America countries are a part of different highway systems like the _____________ Highway to make trade faster and easier
Pan-American