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1
What theme is expressed in this painting?
man vs nature
discrimination against women
traditions of a society
living in a democrasy
2
Cuba is currently ruled by a dictator, Raul Castro of the Cuban Communist Party. This is
Rule by Many
Rule by Few
Rule by Ten
Rule by One
3
Brazil is a republic with 26 states & elected legislature in each one. This shows Brazil has/is
a limited government
ruled by a few wealthy families
ruled by totalitarian leaders
an unlimited government
4
What feature is a transportation corridor?
Sierra Madre Occidental Mountains
Panama Canal
Atacama Desert
Andes Mountains
5
D shows
Amazon Rainforest
Mexico
Caribbean Sea
Cuba
6
The favorite sport in Mexico is
golf
soccer
basketball
baseball
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Why is Latin America a culture region?
Latin American countries use the peso as their currency.
Latin America is located within the Tropical Zone.
Latin American countries do not allow immigrants in.
Latin America was colonized and influenced by Spain.
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E shows
Cuba
South America
Brazil
Mexico
9
Samba is popular Brazilian music that originated in Cape Verde, Africa. This is an example of
trade network
invasion
economic improvement
cultural diffusion
10
Why is Hernan Cortes depicted in a suit of armor?
Cortes brought weapon technology to Mexico.
Cortes brought disease to Mexico.
Cortes was a fictional character.
Cortes was a robot for the Spanish government.
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Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion in Latin America
Use of native languages
construction of Mexico city over Tenochtitlan
Use of terrace farming in the Andes Mountains
influence of African culture in music & musical instruments
12
Where is the Amazon Rain Forest located?
A
B
D
C
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A shows
Caribbean Sea
Mexico
South America
Cuba
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Mexico's GDP is $15,600 and U.S. GDP is $52,800. The main difference between the two is
Political
Social
Geographic
Economic
15
The countries that value education most are
Cuba and Canada
Haiti and Mexico
Cuba and Mexico
Cuba and Haiti
16
What is the best title?
Results of Colombian Exchange in Europe
Forms of Economies in Latin America
Results of Spanish Colonization in Latin America
Influence of Africa on Latin America
17
Venezuela is located in
South America
Central America
North America
Caribbean Islands
18
B shows
South America
Cuba
Caribbean Sea
Mexico
19
People & animals that live in the Amazon Rainforest are losing their homes because of
Lack of Rain
New Diseases
Colder Weather
Deforestation
20
The choice of goods in Cuban markets is very limited. This is a result of
Free enterprise
Cuba's dependency on the U.S.
Spanish colonization
Communist economy
21
What feature is a transportation barrier?
Pacific Ocean
Amazon River
Andes Mountains
The Pampas
22
Where is the Amazon Rainforest located?
Caribbean Sea
Central America
Southern S America
Northern S America
23
What is the purpose of the South American Inter-Oceanic Highway?
reduce crime
remove the indigenous people
improve the economy
conserve resources
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Type of economy where the government owns businesses and controls production
Command
Free Enterprise
Mixed
25
The negative effects of cultural diffusion in Latin America are slavery, loss of culture, & --
rich culture
improved languages
improved foods
poverty and abuse
26
The government of Mexico is
command economy
South America
soccer
constitutional republic
27
Which country has the lowest standard of living?
Mexico
Cuba
Haiti
28
Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion in Latin America
Use of terrace farming in the Andes Mountains
construction of Mexico city over Tenochtitlan
Use of native languages
Celebration of Roman Catholic holidays
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Which pair is correct?
Honduras- South America
Brazil-Central America
Cuba- Central America
Venezuela-South America
