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1
Both Chile and Argentina have had women presidents.
True
False
2
What cause the weather disturbances called El Nino and La Nina?
movements of the tectonic plates under the Pacidic Ocean
Cold winds blowing north from Antartica
Variations in monsoon winds originated in the mis-Atlantic
changes in wind patterns and ocean currents in the Pacific ocean
3
Because of relatively harsh living condition people of the andean and midlatitude havn't developed arts,music,literature
False
True
4
For what purpose did the Inca use the devise known as the quipu?
counting
writing
farming
cooking
5
Buenos Aires is the Capital of Chile
False
True
6
relationship between a child and his parents
cordillera
compadre
quipu
7
Who held the highest positions in the Inca's highly structured society?
engineers and builders
farmers and laborers
emperor and high priest
artisans and physicians
8
Which statement about the mineral resources of the Andean and Midlatitide countries of South America is accurate?
The region has very few mineral resources
Precious metals are scarce in the region
Mining is almost unheart of in the rugged Andean region
Copper mining is an important industry in the Andean region
9
Uneven distribution of wealth led to social and political instability in many South American nations after independence.
True
False
10
Early Native American societies in the Andes were based primarily on agriculture
False
True
11
why do coastal portions of the region have the highest population density
the moderate climate there is healthy and pleasent
the coastal areas offer fertile land and easy transportation
the mineral resources there provide many good paying jobs
the dense vegetation offers an abundance of plant and animal resources
12
Guarani customs and folk art are an important part of the culture in which South American nation?
Peru
Chile
Paraguay
Argentina
13
Potatoes and corn are grown on highland terraces in Peru
False
True
14
In the Andean and Midlatitude countries, family ties are very important
True
False
15
llamas are used to carry goods or pull carts in the Andes and are important sources of food, wool and hides.
False
True
16
series of knotted cords of various colors and lengths
quipu
estuary
camelid
17
high plain
altiplano
estuary
altitude
18
How does the population of Peru differ from other countries in the region?
the native american population is very small
large numbers of middle easterners live there
more of the population is of African descent
few in habitants are of European ancestry
19
Wealthy South Americans would be unlikely to live in pueblos jovenes
True
False
20
South America has few large lakes, but the largest lake in the Andean region is Lake Titicaca.
False
True
21
Paraguay gets almost alll of its electricityfrom its extensive coal reserves
False
True
22
The Spaniards conquered the Inca because they grealy outnumbered the Inca.
True
False
23
relatives of camels that do not have a typical hump
camelids
estuary
compadre
24
which term describes the area of Peru between the Andes and the Pacific?
desert
tundra
high plateau
fertile plain
25
Which Spanish Conquistadorconquered the empire of the Inca?
Francisco Pizarro
Capac Yupanqui
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
Christopher Colombus
26
Which statement describes the climate of the midlatitde countries of eastern South America?
the climate is generally temperate or moderate
winter are warmer than summers
The temperaature is relatively stable throughout the yeart
Rainfall occurs mostly in the spring
27
main factor that determines climate in the Andes (heigh above sea level)
altitude
altiplano
estuary
cordillera
28
Which statement accurately describes an aspect of Inca civilization?
The Inca practiced an advanced form of democracy.
The Inca were largely hunter-gatherers.
The Inca carefully preserved their history on handwritten parchments.
The Inca built an extensive road system for travel.
29
parallel mountain range
estuary
quipu
compadre
cordillera
30
Which generaliation about South American governments is most valid?
strong middle class helped SouthAmerican nations maintain stable government
After gaining independence most southamerican countries supported democracy
first half of the 20th centurymany South American governments-dictatorships
Native Americans held leadership positions in most South American nations
31
Why did four South American countries form Mercosur in 1991?
to compete in international soccer, or football leagues
to encourage free trade within the region
to promote human rights in nations emerging for dictatorship
to develope a highwya system within the four countries
32
The most densely populated are of the Andes is the tierra heleda
True
False
33
The Inca were peace loving and cooperated with neighboring groups.
False
True
34
What is the correct order, form north to southof these countries?
Bolivia-Peru-Chile
Cile-Peru-Bolivia
Peru-Bolivia-Chile
Chile-Bolivia-Peru
35
Which phrase accurately descirbes Isabel Allende?
contemporary South American writer
former president of Chile
hero of South America's fight for indeprndence
leader of Bolivia's enviromental movement
36
an are where the ocaen tide meets a river current
estuary
campadre
altitude
37
The Andes are the longest continuous group of mountain ranges in the world.
False
True