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South America NG Chapter 8
South America NG Chapter 8
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1
What is one reason that so many indigenous languages have survived in South America?
topography
colonization
warfare
religion
2
What is one problem facing students in rural areas?
Rural schools don't teach indigenous languages.
Public education isn't provided.
Only certain subjects are taught.
Rural areas sometimes have fewer schools.
3
Mestizo
People whose ancestry is blend of European and Indian roots.
People who move to the slums
People who belong the the Quechua tribe
people whose native language is Creole
4
During colonial times, Brazil produced close to 1/2 of the world's supply of
beef
coffee
copper
gold
5
In what way have the Munduruku adapted to modern life?
They make paper out of trees.
They harvest potatoes to bring to market.
They make sweaters from alpaca wool.
They sell latex in exchange for goods.
6
The forests of Brazil play an important role in the
steel industry
coffee industry
paper industry
ethanol industry
7
Places with Mediterranean climates have what type of Winter?
cold and snowy
cool and humic
hot and dry
mild and rainy
8
What is one benefit of hosting the Olympic games?
The host country will be allowed to compete in more events.
The Olympic committee will pay for the entire event.
The population of host city will increase dramatically.
The building of the Olympic buildings will create jobs.
9
Today, what is the most profitable economic activity in Peru?
Agriculture
mining
tourism
electronics
10
In the 1800's, independence for many South American countries meant the end of what?
political challenges
military dictatorship
Colonial authority
international trade
11
One reason there there are so many languages spoken in South America is the large number of
independent nations that exist
indigenous cultural groups
language classes taught in schools
people of European descent
12
In Argentina, what crop is being grown for use as food and to make products such as plastics?
wheat
potatoes
corn
soybeans
13
When did colonial rule end for most of South America Countries?
late 1700s
Early 1800s
late 1800s
mid 1800s
14
What factor has helped central Chile become a major producer of fruit?
high elevation
rugged terrain
mild climate
erratic rainfall
15
Explosive population growth in Sao Paulo, Brazil has contributed to what situation?
expansion of tourism
increase in gold value
overcrowding in slums
conflict between groups
16
Like other places in the world with Mediterranean climates, Chile has a
frito chili pie
high elevation
dry climate
western coast
17
What natural resource was discovered in Sao Paulo in the late 1600's?
bauxite
copper
gold
silver
18
Which of the following countries consumes more beef than the United States?
Argentina
Turkey
Brazil
chile
19
A language that blends 2 different languages
Guarini
Quechua
Creole
Maka
20
What challenge have Argentina, Peru, and Chile all faced?
Exports have been few
Leadership has changed frequently
Brazil threatened war
Populations have been decreasing
21
Much of Argentina's agriculture come from the
Andes Mountains
Amazon Basin
Parana River
Wet Pampas
22
In the 1800's, what industry led to the growth of the city of Sao Paulo?
gold
coffee
copper
sugarcane
23
What effect did topography have on indigenous languages spoken in South America?
It kept indigenous languages isolated from European language
It provided ways for natives to interact and spread language
It made it harder for elders to teach others their language.
It made it hard for Europeans to learn local languages.
24
Which foods make up large portions of the diet in countries that have large stretches of plains
seafood
beans
beef
quinoa
25
In Peru, metals and minerals make up close to 2/3's of the country's
export revenues
raw materials
mining industry
natural resources
26
In your opinion, what do you think would be the best tasting food (cuisine) in South America?
Paila marina (Chiliean stew with seafood)
Stews with black beans (feijoadas), rice, and vegetables.
Beef
Llama meat from Peru
27
What is one reason that mining has become more profitable in Peru?
New techniques have made mines safer and more productive.
New govrnmnt policies have led to private ownership of mines
New mineral deposits have been discovered
New populations of workers have entered the mining emplyment
28
Which ancient tradition is still practiced by certain indigenous people?
mining for gold
harvesting latex from trees
speaking Spanish
herding llamas and alpacas
29
Which of the following products has helped Brazil become an important producer of Ethanol?
rice
sugarcane
coffee
hardwood
30
When military officers take over a government, it is called
election
reform
coup
strike
31
In 2001, which country elected its first president of Quechua descent?
Peru
Paraguay
Chile
Brazil
