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Chapter 8: History & Cultures of Latin America Test Review
Chapter 8: History & Cultures of Latin America Test Review
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1
How is Cuba's government different from other governments in Latin America?
it is a communist state
it is not different
it is ruled by Spain
it is a democratic-republic
2
Who leads the family in most of Latin America?
Mother
Father
3
Bolivia gained their independence with bloodshed.
True
False
4
The ancient and current language of Peru and Bolivia.
Portuguese
French
English
Quechua
5
What country colonized Brazil?
England
France
Portugal
Spain
6
This city is famous for its colorful and exciting Carnival.
Sao Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
Bolivia
Cuba
7
What group built a huge empire in central Mexico?
Inca
Toltec
Olmec
Aztec
8
What group is considered Latin America's first civilization in southern Mexico?
Inca
Toltec
Aztec
Olmec
9
Who ruled as dictators and did little to help the poor?
dictadores
quechua
lider
caudillos
10
Who leads the family in parts of the Caribbean?
Father
Mother
11
What 3 religions came from the continent of Asia?
Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism
Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism
Confucianism, Buddhism, Christianity
Christianity, Judaism, Islam
12
Brazil gained their independence without bloodshed.
False
True
13
Who was François-Dominique Toussaint-Louverture?
Led the revolt in Haiti
A dictator
A famous Latin American writer
Led the revolt in Bolivia
14
Why do African Latin Americans form high percentage of populations in the Caribbean islands?
they migrated in the early 1960's
they were always in the Caribbean
they are descended from enslaved Africans
they descended from Spanish colonies
15
What people did Francisco Pizarro conquer?
Inca
Aztec
Toltec
Olmec
16
Rural L. Americans find better jobs, schools, healthcare, & housing when they move to the city.
True
False
17
What country colonized Bolivia?
France
Spain
Portugal
England
18
The region with the highest birthrates in Latin America.
The Caribbean
Central America
North America
South America
19
Where was Latin America's first successful revolt against European rule?
Jamaica
Colombia
Haiti
Cuba
20
What were some achievements of the Maya?
used cuneiform, built pyramids, recorded history of slaves
recorded history of their kings, used the english language
built stone temples, skill at astronomy, used hieroglyphics
calendar, number system based on 100, skilled at biology
21
What is magic realism?
Style of writing; combines fantastic events w/ the ordinary
Style of writing; combines non-fiction with mystery
Style of writing; combines fantastic events w/ the aliens
Style of writing; non-fiction
22
What city has a large Japanese community?
Sao Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
Brasilia
Port-a-Prince
23
Who's empire stretched more than 2,500 miles along the Andes?
Aztec
Toltec
Olmec
Inca
24
What people did Hernan Cortes conquer?
Aztec
Inca
Olmec
Toltec
25
Country whose music shaped American jazz.
Cuba
Argentina
Mexico
Haiti
26
Who held a monopoly on the obsidian trade?
Inca
Olmec
Aztec
Toltec
