In Bolivia in the early 2000's

protests forced several presidents to resign

Right after the coup in the 1970s, Chile

was ruled by a harsh military government.

most of the altiplano lies in

the grassland zone above the tree line

which of the following is an effect of El Nino?

The cool water of the Pacific Ocean warms up.

Most large cities of Pacific South America are located

in the zone in which coffee grows well

The Galapagos Islands

have wildlife found nowhere else in the world.

How do the northern Andes differ from the southern Andes?

northern are higher and more rugged than Southern Andes

What attracts people to move to Lima from the countryside?

industry, universities, and government jobs

In Peru in the 1980s and 1990s, 70,000 people were killed

in violence between a terrorist group and government forces

outlines of animals and other shapes

In colonial times the Spanish viceroy

made sure the Indians followed Spanish laws and customs.

Guayaquil, Ecuador is

the nation's port and commercial center

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Chapter 11 Pacific South America

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1
In Bolivia in the early 2000's
protests forced several presidents to resign
the government took measures to end poverty
oil was discovered
the military took over the government
2
Right after the coup in the 1970s, Chile
elected a president who had ideas influenced by communism.
created a new, democratic government.
was ruled by a harsh military government.
focused on improving human rights.
3
most of the altiplano lies in
the zone in which coffee grows well
in the cool zone in which potatoes and wheat are grown
the grassland zone above the tree line
the zone in which coffee is grown
4
The Government of Chile is currently
Communist
a democracy
Socialist
a military dictatorship
5
Many people have moved to the Amazon basin in Ecuador seeking
jobs in the oil industry
better housing
a refuge from violence
jobs in the tourist industry
6
Andean glaciers are the source of water that flows into
Lake Titicaca
the Pacific Ocean
the Amazon tributaries
the Strait of Magellan
7
The early people of Peru farmed by building and using
horse-drawn plows
wheel barrows
steep terraces
crop lines in the shape of animals
8
Which of the following is a characteristic of Chile's economy?
The climate does not allow farmers to grow crops.
Poverty rates are increasing.
Tourism forms the basis of Chile's economy.
International trade is key.
9
Which country has the highest percentage of Indians in South America?
Chile
Bolivia
Peru
Ecuador
10
The self-built settlements outside of Lima will probably eventually become
large, permanent suburbs
industrial districts
public parks
run-down slums
11
One characteristic that all Pacific South American countries have shared recently is
government instability
a worsening economy
not enough roads
the discovery of valuable oil deposits
12
Soon after the arrival of the Spanish, the Inca king ordered his people to fill a room with
gold and copper
woven blankets
jewels and wooden carvings
gold and silver
13
How could the climate of the lowest elevation zone be described?
warm and dry
cool and dry
hot and humid
cool and wet
14
which of the following is an effect of El Nino?
Fish swarm to affected areas
Rivers cut through dry coastal regions
The cool water of the Pacific Ocean warms up.
Areas along the coast experience drought
15
The Atacama Desert is known for being very dry and
hot
windy
sunny
cloudy
16
Most large cities of Pacific South America are located
in the lower elevations near sea level
in the zone in which coffee grows well
in the cool zone in which potatoes and wheat are grown
in the alpine meadow zone directly above the tree line.
17
The Galapagos Islands
have wildlife found nowhere else in the world.
are cold year round, despite being close to the equator.
are separate from South America by the Strait of Magellan.
receive rain only about five times per century.
18
As advanced as the Inca civilization was, it did not have
roads
a written language
irrigation systems
bridges
19
Chile's important trading partners include
Germany and Australia
Russia and Japan
Mexico and France
the United States and China
20
How do the northern Andes differ from the southern Andes?
northern experience more earthquakes than the southern Andes
northern are lower and less rugged than the southern Andes
northern Andes have warmer temperatures than southern Andes
northern are higher and more rugged than Southern Andes
21
People still carry on the Inca festival of
Catholic mass
the boar hunt
sun worship
the planting
22
The Galapagos Islands are controlled by
Peru
Chile
Ecuador
Bolivia
23
What attracts people to move to Lima from the countryside?
beautiful Spanish colonial buildings
industry, universities, and government jobs
rich farmland directly outside of the city
a high standard of living in the young towns
24
The Inca Empire was once home to as many as
300,000 people
15,000 people
4 million people
12 million people
25
In Peru in the 1980s and 1990s, 70,000 people were killed
in violence between a terrorist group and government forces
in a gang war between various young towns
in a series of bloody revolts against Spain
in several violent coup attempts
26
What are the resources Pacific South America lacks?
oil and energy resources
mineral resources
forest land and trees
good agricultural lands
27
Spanish colonial buildings can still be seen in
Valparaiso and Quito
Santiago and Sucre
Quito and Lima
La Pa and Guyaquil
28
Nazca lines are
the Inca irrigation system
an unknown written language
the stripes on Indian ponchos
outlines of animals and other shapes
29
Lake Titicaca is fed by
the Amazon tributaries
Andean glaciers
rivers in the altiplano
Lake Poopo
30
The large island that is south of the Strait of Magellan is called
Paraguay
La Paz
the Altiplano
Tierra del Fuego
31
In colonial times the Spanish viceroy
was elected by the Spaniards in Peru.
shared the wealth from the gold mines with the Natives.
ruled jointly with the Inca king.
made sure the Indians followed Spanish laws and customs.
32
Heavy rains and warming of ocean waters can be caused by
monsoons
clouds in the Atacama desert
El Nino
air pollutants
33
Guayaquil, Ecuador is
the nation's port and commercial center
the nation's capital
the poorest region in the country
nearby the country's oil fields
34
Which country has two capital cities?
Peru
Chile
Ecuador
Bolivia
35
What is the term for the broad, high plateau that lies between the ridges of the Andes?
strait
El Nino
altiplano
Atacama
36
In Bolivia in the early 2000s, people wanted government to do more to
stop terrorist attacks
end poverty
aid other countries in the region
develop the nation' resources
37
Which of the following was a terrorist group active in Peru in the 1980's and 1990's?
The Young Towns
the Creoles
the coup
The Shining Path

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