One impact of the African Slave Trade included:

further blending of ethnic groups in Latin America

Which is the most important reason that the drug trade in Latin America is such a big business?

United States and Europe have large demand for illegal drugs

How does the government of Cuba differ from that of Mexico?

Cuba is governed by a dictator.

How is present-day Latin America different because of the Columbian Exchange?

Native people are a small population group

Spain colonized many countries in Latin america. How is Spain's influence still seen today?

Many of the people in these countries are Roman Catholic.

This statement describes the impact of what event?

the overthrow of a dictator in Cuba

Which is the main difference between the governments of Cuba and Brazil?

Brazil’s president is elected, Cuba’s president is dictator.

Which Statement BEST describes the high migration level from Central America to United States?

Many Central Americans are migrating to escape the violence

Which answer choice correctly describes Patrick’s country?

It’s an autocratic government

The African slave trade grew because Europeans wanted the captured Africans to

work the plantations in their colonies

Which BEST completes the first box? (51a, DOK 2)

Native people were in short supply due to diseases.

Which statement is correct about these two (fictional) countries?

Both Aldovia and Norteguay are parliamentary democracies

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2017-2018 6th SS Semester 2 Interim Review

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1
One impact of the African Slave Trade included:
less shipping between continents
more opportunities for Africans to own land
the introduction of French and English languages be Africans
further blending of ethnic groups in Latin America
2
A form of government in which citizens elect their leaders.
oligarchy
monarchy
democracy
dictatorship
3
Which is the most important reason that the drug trade in Latin America is such a big business?
There is little other opportunity for work in Latin America
United States and Europe have large demand for illegal drugs
Drug gangs force farmers and workers to manufacture drugs
There is little other opportunity for work in Latin America
4
How does the government of Cuba differ from that of Mexico?
Cuba is governed by a dictator.
Cuba has free elections
Cuba is a democracy
Cuba has an active military
5
The most common type of autocratic government.
oligarchy
democracy
republic
dictatorship
6
Which issue would the Mexican Hoy no Circula or “One Day Without a Car” address?
Health and exercise for the people of Mexico City
Air pollution in Mexico City
Water pollution in Venezuela
Rain forest destruction
7
Many plants and animals will become extinct if the destruction of this continues.
Sonora Desert of Mexico
Amazon Rain Forest
Venezuela oil fields
Chiapas farmland
8
How is present-day Latin America different because of the Columbian Exchange?
Horses can only be found in zoos
Native people are a small population group
Sugar production is low
Potatoes are a major crop
9
Spain colonized many countries in Latin america. How is Spain's influence still seen today?
No Native American customs and languages have survived.
The king of Spain is still head of state in these countries.
Many of the people in these countries are Roman Catholic.
Most of these countries have a strong democratic tradition.
10
a leading cause of deforestation in the Amazon Rain Forest is:
mining
tribal conflicts
cattle ranching
air pollution
11
This statement describes the impact of what event?
the overthrow of a dictator in Cuba
the end of colonialism in Mexico
the United States' aid to Chile
the United States' treaty with Panama
12
Which is the main difference between the governments of Cuba and Brazil?
Brazil’s president is elected, Cuba’s president is dictator.
Cuba’s president is the same as a prime minister.
Brazil’s has a dictator, and Cuba’s president is elected.
Brazil’s president is the Head of State and ceremonial
13
The border between Brazil and Venezuela has a high population density. Is it because of:
An ideal climate for tropical diseases
A mountain range running through it
Inadequate rainfall for agriculture
Many natural resources
14
Which Statement BEST describes the high migration level from Central America to United States?
Many Central Americans are migrating to US for better jobs.
Many Central Americans are migrating to escape the violence
Many Central Americans are migrating to support family.
Many Central Americans are migrating train with US police.
15
The USA opposed the Castro government in Cuba and the USSR provided missiles for protection.
The Cold War
The Cuban Revolution
Haitian Independence
The Cuban Missile Crisis
16
Type of government?
democracy
republic
dictatorship
oligarchy
17
Which form of government do you have?
Oligarchy
Constitutional Monarchy
Parliamentary Democracy
Autocracy
18
Which answer choice correctly describes Patrick’s country?
It’s a parliamentary democracy
It’s an oligarchic government
It’s a presidential democracy
It’s an autocratic government
19
The African slave trade grew because Europeans wanted the captured Africans to
work the plantations in their colonies
replace the labor of the peasants
to work in new factories
increase the number of soldiers in their armies
20
Which of the following would make the BEST title for the table?
Early Laws Under Fidel Castro
Communist Goals of the Cold War
Legacy of Fulgencio Batista
Economic Strategies of Batista
21
Which BEST completes the first box? (51a, DOK 2)
European workers traveled too much to work the plantations.
Europeans did not know how to operate large plantations.
The Africans worked and were paid by the Europeans.
Native people were in short supply due to diseases.
22
What country in the Americas is the only communist nation with a dictator?
Mexico
Cuba
Canada
Brazil
23
Which statement is correct about these two (fictional) countries?
Both Aldovia and Norteguay are parliamentary democracies
Businesses & individuals answer the 3 economic questions
Both Aldovia and Norteguay are presidential democracies
Aldovia is a presidential and Norteguay is a parliamentary
24
What are the results of factory and automotive air pollution in Mexico City?
Breathing and eye problems
Parks and schools close
Higher unemployment
Increasing population
25
Petroleum production in both Mexico and Venezuela is located in what area?
near mining areas
along coastlines
near inland cities
in southernmost areas

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