World Geo. Unit 3: Latin America Quiz

It is reasonable to infer that devastating hurricanes can effect the economies of Caribbean countries because

Where did the first independence movement in the Caribbean take place?

Which of the following may result from urbanization?

Most famous sport in island nations of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Dominican Republic

Which of the following was the name of the capital of the Aztec Empire?

The culture of Central America and the Caribbean differs from Mexico because they were shaped by the ___________________

Which of the following mountain ranges runs down the Pacific coast of South America?

Where is the Atacama Desert?

This is the most popular religion in Latin America

What is a disadvantage of tourism?

Which of the following is a factor that draws people to Latin American cities?

Which statement best explains why the river systems of South America are more important than those of Central America?

This treaty after the Mexican America War gave the United States the following states: CA, NM, NV, AZ, TX, & parts of CO

What name is given to the grassy, treeless plains of Colombia and Venezuela?

This is the most popular denomination of Christianity in Spanish speaking countries in Latin America

Which of the following countries has both the largest territory and population of any country in Latin America?

What is the southernmost tip of Latin America?

Which name applies to people of mixed Spanish and Native American heritage?

What two farming techniques helped the Inca survive in the Andes?

Which of the following two cultures blended to shape the development of Mexico?

What is another name for all of the Caribbean Islands?

This man invaded Columbus, NM during the Mexican Revolution?

What is the capital of the Inca Empire

The Andes Mountains of Peru were the cultural hearth for the

Which of the following is most suitable for farming?

This is the most well preserved Inca site in the world, located in the Andes Mountains

Which of the following rivers begins in the Andes Mountains & flows eastward across South America to the Atlantic Ocean?

Panama was an excellent choice of location to build a canal to connect the Atlantic and Pacific oceans because of its

What is one benefit of terraced farming?

This is the national sport of Mexico?

Why were enslaved Africans initially brought to the Caribbean by force?

Where is most of the South American rain forest located?

Which country is rich in hydroelectric power?

Which of the following is a technique used by native peoples of Latin America to clear fields to grow crops?

Which of the following cattle grazing areas is known for its gaucho culture?