After the failure of the Bay of Pigs invasion, what happened in response?

USA and USSR had a 13 day stalemate & almost started WWIII

When military rule took over Argentina, what became a major problem?

Rulers took complete power, and innocent people went missing

What did America do to dismantle Chile’s prosperity?

Salvador Allendre was socialist, and the US silenced him

What other major problem was created from banana cash crops?

They made LA countries dependent on an unstable crop

Jacob Arbenz attempted to modernize nations, and advocate land reforms. What was the result?

He upset the UFC and CIA, and was ousted in 1954

Which of the following geographic landmarks are in Latin America?

Patagonia, Tierra Del Fuego, Strait of Magellan

In order from most power to least power, name each social class.

Peninsulares, Creoles, Mestizos, Mulattoes, Natives

How did “Banana Republics” impact Latin America?

The US had most of the control, causing LA to loose money

Who lead the slave uprising and was able to free how many slaves?

Toussaint L’ Overture; All of the slaves

Which factor was most likely to contribute to the success of the Mexican Revolution?

The Creoles joined forces with the rebelling Mexicans

What originally made Cuba switch from Capitalism to Communism?

The USSR supported Cuba, and the US destabilized the economy

After converting to democracy, what problem still occurs in Brazil?

Severe poverty and massive unemployment

Which of the following was NOT a problem in totalitarian Brazil?

The government was so unstable, no one could stay in office

What initially started most Latin American revolutions?

The Creoles wanted to participate in the government

Which of the following groups of sports are NOT played in Latin America?

American Football & Ultimate Frisbee

Fidel Castro and Ernesto Guevara played what role in the Cuban Revolution?

Sought to eliminate the corrupt Batista, and US governments

What did Father Miguel Hidalgo, do to help Mexico gain Independence?

He led an army of 80,000 revolutionaries against the Spanish

America signed the Monroe Doctrine with LA for mostly what reason?

To ensure that LA will stay capitalist and repel communism

Pope Alexander the VI created a metaphorical boundary in LA for what reason?

To divide the new land between Spain and Portugal

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Latin America Quiz

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A test about Latin America that is certainly going to drive you bananas.

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1
Which of the following is NOT a landform found in South America?
Sierra Madre
The Andes
Mato Grosso
Patagonia
2
After the failure of the Bay of Pigs invasion, what happened in response?
America gave up completely on Cuba
USA and USSR had a 13 day stalemate & almost started WWIII
Both Superpowers left Cuba Alone
The USSR hid their missiles from the US
3
When military rule took over Argentina, what became a major problem?
The government was very unstable
Rulers took complete power, and innocent people went missing
Military rulers enforced communism on their citizens
The rulers would use money for themselves, not the citizens
4
Which of the following was NOT a disease brought by Europeans?
Smallpox
Syphillis
Measles
Typhus
5
What did America do to dismantle Chile’s prosperity?
Salvador Allendre was socialist, and the US silenced him
The US failed to fund Chile, eventually increasing poverty
America was not the cause of the sudden failure of Chile
The US made shady trade deals with leader, Salvador Allendre
6
What other major problem was created from banana cash crops?
They made LA countries dependent on an unstable crop
Farmers fought over wether bananas were fruit, or berries
LA owners of banana crops hoarded the profits
The overproduction of bananas left no room for LA citizens
7
Which of the following bodies of Water are found in South America?
Bermuda Triangle
Panama Canal
Rio Grande
Lake Nicaragua
8
What did Augusto Pinochet do when he was in Charge?
He dismantled the Chilean cabinet & banned political parties
All of the Above
He brought order and democracy to Chile
He heavily oppressed the citizens of Chile
9
Jacob Arbenz attempted to modernize nations, and advocate land reforms. What was the result?
His efforts came though, and by 1960, LA nations had control
He died in 1956, and Fidel Castro took over
He went to the Caribbean hoping to solve problems elsewhere
He upset the UFC and CIA, and was ousted in 1954
10
Which of the following geographic landmarks are in Latin America?
Alps, Amazon River, Altiplano
Brazilian Highlands, Atacama, La Seine
Llamos, Lake Olympia, Parana River
Patagonia, Tierra Del Fuego, Strait of Magellan
11
What was the name of the treaty signed by Pope Alexander the VI, to separate the “new land”?
Treaty of Tordesillas
Warsaw Pact
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Tortugas
12
What percentage of the region is populated?
33.33%
25%
87.5%
48.1%
13
In order from most power to least power, name each social class.
Mestizos, Peninsulares, Creoles, Natives, Mulattoes
Natives, Mulattoes, Peninsulares, Metzitos, Creoles
Peninsulares, Creoles, Mestizos, Mulattoes, Natives
Creoles, Mulattoes, Peninsulares, Natives
14
Which of the following are problems regarding the economies and governments of Latin America?
The diversified economies require money to work
Developing economies transitioning from farming to industry
People migrated to cities, but they could not find jobs
All of the above
15
How did “Banana Republics” impact Latin America?
The US had most of the control, causing LA to loose money
It created cash crops that improved LA overall
It solved huger issues in desperate countries
It started a really cool clothes store
16
Who lead the slave uprising and was able to free how many slaves?
Juan Ponce de Leon; Some of the slaves
Toussaint L’ Overture; All of the slaves
Jean Jacques Dessalines; most of the slaves
Napoleon Bonaparte; None of the slaves
17
Which of the following came from the “Old World”?
Honey, onions, grapes
Pumpkins, legumes, Maize
Peanuts, tomatoes, peppers
Squash, sweet potatoes, vanilla
18
Which factor was most likely to contribute to the success of the Mexican Revolution?
After the death of Hidalgo, Jose Morelos took his place
The spread of a native disease wiped out most Peninsulares
The Creoles joined forces with the rebelling Mexicans
The lower classes boycotted Spanish goods
19
Europeans sailed to the Americas in search of what 3 objects?
Peace, Love, and, Bananas
Magic, Friendship, and Harmony
God, Glory, and Gold
Food, Freedom, and Fellowship
20
What originally made Cuba switch from Capitalism to Communism?
The USSR supported Cuba, and the US destabilized the economy
Fidel Castro thought the flag looked cool
They wanted to be the first nation in LA to be communist
It was the only way Cuba could become stable
21
Which of the following are countries in the Caribbean Islands?
Haiti, Columbia, The Bahamas
Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Haiti
Dominican Republic, Pacific Islands, Honduras
Cuba,Venezuela, Belize
22
After converting to democracy, what problem still occurs in Brazil?
Social inequality, and internal conflicts
Cruel punishments from the government
Severe poverty and massive unemployment
Overcrowding cities, and hazardous environments
23
Which of the following was NOT a problem in totalitarian Brazil?
Failed land reforms, strikes, and poorly distributed wealth
Hyperinflation, and massive national debt
The government was so unstable, no one could stay in office
Citizens were exiled, imprisoned, tortured, and killed
24
What initially started most Latin American revolutions?
Catholics saw the social injustice as sinful, and rebelled
Peninsulares massacred peacefully protesting slaves
A sugar cane famine caused an uprising from the farmers
The Creoles wanted to participate in the government
25
Which of the following groups of sports are NOT played in Latin America?
Real Football & boxing
American Football & Ultimate Frisbee
Professional Wrestling & Bull Fighting
Baseball & Jai Alai
26
What led to the sudden success and downfall of Juan Peron?
After his wife died, he became ruthless and power hungry
All of the above
He married Eva Duarte, a celebrity and civil rights activist
He promoted reforms for the working class and became popular
27
Fidel Castro and Ernesto Guevara played what role in the Cuban Revolution?
To ensure Cuba has enough land and food for everyone
To side with the working class to gain power
To start their own interpretation of communism
Sought to eliminate the corrupt Batista, and US governments
28
Other than plants and animals, what else was brought to The America’s by Europeans?
People
All of the above
Customs
Diseases
29
Which religion is practiced the most in Latin America?
Protestant Christianity
Tribal Voodoo
Santeria
Roman Catholicism
30
What did Father Miguel Hidalgo, do to help Mexico gain Independence?
He convinced the government to change the classes
He led an army of 80,000 revolutionaries against the Spanish
Terrorized the Spanish by creating disturbances at night.
He helped gather supplies for low class citizens
31
Frida Kahlo was famous for what type of artwork?
Grotesque self portraits
Murals of peasants/slaves from Imperialist Latin America
Designing the “Christ the Redeemer” statue
Surrealist paintings
32
America signed the Monroe Doctrine with LA for mostly what reason?
To be able import LA goods cheaply
To help set up stable governments in LA
To ensure that LA will stay capitalist and repel communism
To help their own economy as well as the economies of LA
33
Pope Alexander the VI created a metaphorical boundary in LA for what reason?
To divide the new land between Spain and Portugal
To separate the Natives from the Imperialists
To separate the Catholics from the Protestants
To divide the new land between Britain and Spain
34
Which of the following originated from The Americas?
Turkeys, potatoes, tobacco
Cows, radishes, olives
Rice, chickens, oranges
Bananas, horses, barley
35
Which language is spoken throughout most of Latin America?
Quechua
English
Spanish
Portuguese
36
San Martin was known for granting independence to which countries?
Colombia, Brazil, Nicaragua
Cuba, Puerto Rico, The Bahamas
Paraguay, Uruguay, Belize
Argentina, Chile, Peru

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