Physical Geography
The ______ Basin in South America is home to the worlds largest rainforest and the second longest river in the world
The Amazon
Name one country in South America
Many Answers
Name one of the two European nations that colonized South America
Spain or Portugal
Which language is most commonly spoken in Brazil?
Portuguese
What is the name of the Roblox mini game that involves a mix of collecting and theft, as players can take "Brainrots" from one another's bases.
Steal a Brainrot
This mountain chain is the longest in the world, and runs along the west coast of South America
The Andes Mountains
Which geographic region of South America is only one country?
Brazil
What is the name of the Indigenous empire that appeared in South America before Europeans arrived?
The Inca/Incans
In the countryside of South America, many farmers grow ____ _____ - a plant grown mainly to sell for money, such as coffee, bananas, or sugarcane
Cash Crops
How many students are in this class, if nobody is absent?
13
What is the word for a long chains of mountains that run side-by-side?
Cordilleras
Which region consists of the countries in the northern part of South America, known for their rainforests and tropical weather?
Tropical North
What is the name of the revolutionary leader in South America who fought for independence against Spain?
Simon Bolivar
Name one current issue that we discussed in class that is affecting South Americans
1. Damage to the environment
2. Government corruption/instability
3. Economic inequality/instability
4. Crime/Gang Violence
5. Human Rights Abuses/Discrimination
Name one other student in this class and tell me what country they were born in
Many answers
This grassy, flat land in the southern part of South America is known for having good conditions for farming
The Pampas
Which region consists of the countries in the southern part of South America, known for their farmland and the Andes mountains?
Midlatitude Countries
What is the name of the large unified South American country that was created after South Americans gained their independence from Spain?
Gran Colombia
Name 3 unique groups or cultures that have shaped South American culture
Which two NFL teams are playing in the Super Bowl?
New England Patriots & Seattle Seahawks
This desert in southern South America is known for being very dry and hot, getting almost no rain all year
The Atacama Desert
How many countries are there in South America?
12
What is the name of the treaty that agreed to separate South America between Spain & Portugal?
The Treaty of Tordesillas
What is the term for the system in which Spanish settlers were given control over the labor indigenous people in South America (in other words, slavery)
Encomienda
What are the first names of your 4 core content teachers? (Mrs. Kruger, Mr. Lovitt, Ms. Powers, Mr. Wilson)
Jessica/Jess, Wil, Heather, Ethan