Which situation followed both the Cuban Revolution (1959) and the Nicaraguan Revolution (1979)?

A Marxist government assumed power

A lasting impact of the pre-Columbian civilizations of Latin America was that these cultures

influenced art and architecture of later societies

Which was an economic development in Caribbean countries during early European colonial rule?

Scarcity of labor led to the importation of African slaves

In announcing the Monroe Doctrine, President Monroe aimed to

keep nations from establishing colonies in the W Hemisphere

A study of the revolutions in Latin America in the 19th century would show that

events in N America and Europe influenced Latin Americans

WOTF was a major influence on the struggles for political independence in Latin America?

the American and French Revolutions

A lasting result of colonial rule in many Latin American nations has been the

control of power by wealthy landowners

In Latin America, the development of the social class structure was most strongly affected by

the cultural influences of the Spanish and Portuguese

Which conclusion about the Inca city of Macchu Picchu can be drawn from the map?

The city had a government with laws and a military force

Which statement about the encomienda system during the 16th and 17th centuries is accurate?

Aztec and Inca civilizations prospered

In Latin America, the Maya and the Aztec civilizations were similar in that they

developed complex mathematical and calendar systems

Inca terrace farming and Aztec floating gardens are examples of

civilizations adapting to their region’s physical geography

Which is a major reason Cuban and Nicaraguan rev movements were attracted to communism?

Communist groups promised better living standards

A study of Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas would show that these ancient American civilizations

rivaled the accomplishments of early Middle Eastern cultures

Which statement about the Columbian exchange(CE)is a fact rather than an opinion?

The CE brought new foods to Europe and the Americas.

What was a major cause of the civil wars in many Central American nations in the 1970s and 80s

economic differences between social classes

The main purpose of the European Union (EU) and N American Free Trade Agreement (NFTA) is to

stimulate economic growth for participating countries

Which situation resulted from the 1959 Cuban Revolution?

Cuba adopted a communistic economic and political system

Which statement best describes the economy in Latin America during colonial times?

European nations practiced a mercantilistic system in LA

Throughout much of Latin America, political power has traditionally been held by

military leaders and owners of large estates

In Mexico and India, the Green Revolution has been successful because it has

increased agricultural productivity

Which statement best accounts for the increasing population growth rate in present-day LA?

Infant mortality rates have decreased.

Which geographic factor most limited the growth of Latin American unity of the early 19th cen?

the region’s diverse landforms

Which of these situations was the direct result of the other three?

Nations of Latin America won independence

Which was a major trend in Latin American politics during the 1980s?

Civilian govt. replaced military govt in many countries.

In many Latin American nations, a major effect of colonial rule has been the

concentration of power in a small group of landowners

Which statement would be consistent with the views of Fidel Castro?

Progress in LA can only be achieved through rev socialism

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1
Which situation followed both the Cuban Revolution (1959) and the Nicaraguan Revolution (1979)?
The role of religion was reemphasized
A Marxist government assumed power
Relations with the United States improved immediately.
Individual rights were guaranteed
2
A lasting impact of the pre-Columbian civilizations of Latin America was that these cultures
developed the first representative democracies in LA
influenced art and architecture of later societies
developed a complex system of trade with Europe
encouraged social mobility through education
3
Which was an economic development in Caribbean countries during early European colonial rule?
Machine production generally replaced manual labor
Scarcity of labor led to the importation of African slaves
Plantations were owned in common by two or three villages.
Employment was limited to Spanish-speaking citizens
4
In announcing the Monroe Doctrine, President Monroe aimed to
protect United States interests in the Pacific Ocean
block Cuban expansion in Africa
increase United States influence in European affairs
keep nations from establishing colonies in the W Hemisphere
5
A study of the revolutions in Latin America in the 19th century would show that
events in N America and Europe influenced Latin Americans
religion was a major cause of the conflicts
nationalism had little influence on the outcome
Spanish-born peninsulares led most of the LA uprisings
6
Which role toward Latin America did the US assume by issuing the Monroe Doctrine in 1823?
colonizer
neutral adviser
partner
protector
7
WOTF was a major influence on the struggles for political independence in Latin America?
the American and French Revolutions
demands by Latin American workers to own their own factories
fall of the Soviet Union
poor conditions in urban centers in Latin America
8
A lasting result of colonial rule in many Latin American nations has been the
elimination of national debts
creation of industrial economics
decrease in the power of the Catholic Church
control of power by wealthy landowners
9
In Latin America, the development of the social class structure was most strongly affected by
the cultural influences of the Spanish and Portuguese
the diverse topography throughout the region
the writings of the philosophers of the Enlightenment
the success of the American Revolution
10
Which conclusion about the Inca city of Macchu Picchu can be drawn from the map?
The city was not a place of permanent settlement.
Religious activities were prohibited in this city
Community planning is not evident in this city
The city had a government with laws and a military force
11
Which statement about the encomienda system during the 16th and 17th centuries is accurate?
Many Native Americans were forced to labor on large estates.
Spanish influence declined in its colonies.
Aztec and Inca civilizations prospered
Life expectancy among Native American populations increased
12
In Latin America, the Maya and the Aztec civilizations were similar in that they
showed little evidence of urbanization
lacked a strong central government
developed complex mathematical and calendar systems
used military weapons superior to those of Europeans
13
In Latin America, which situation has usually resulted when military leaders seize power
Dictatorships are established
Divisions between the social classes are eliminated
Alliances are formed with Communist nations
Democratic rule by civilian government is quickly restored
14
Inca terrace farming and Aztec floating gardens are examples of
the importance of reilgion
slash-and-burn farming techniques
civilizations adapting to their region’s physical geography
economic policies that harmed Latin American civilizations
15
Which is a major reason Cuban and Nicaraguan rev movements were attracted to communism?
Communist groups promised better living standards
Communist leaders promised to reduce Spanish colonialism
The goal of communism was to encourage religion
Business owners were supported by Communist groups
16
The global transfer of foods, plants, and animals during the colonization of the Americas
Triangle Trade
Columbian exchange
Middle Passage
Commercial Revolution
17
A study of Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas would show that these ancient American civilizations
rivaled the accomplishments of early Middle Eastern cultures
produced few cultural achievements
welcomed the new technology brought by European explorers
lived at peace with their neighbors
18
Which statement about the Columbian exchange(CE)is a fact rather than an opinion?
The CE created a modern Europe.
The CE benefited Europe more than it benefited the Americas.
The CE had a positive effect on the Americas
The CE brought new foods to Europe and the Americas.
19
What was a major cause of the civil wars in many Central American nations in the 1970s and 80s
economic differences between social classes
end of slavery in the encomienda system
rapid economic reform
oil production policies
20
The main purpose of the European Union (EU) and N American Free Trade Agreement (NFTA) is to
reduce the spread of nuclear weapons
increase educational opportunities for underdeveloped nation
address the problem of international political corruption
stimulate economic growth for participating countries
21
Which characteristic of colonial Latin American society is best illustrated in the diagram?
rigid class system
social mobility
cultural diffusion
interdependance
22
In many LA nations, which group has most resisted social and economic changes since WW II
poor farmers
the military
the middle class
union leaders
23
Which situation most likely accounts for the trend shown in the graph?
changing oil market conditions
increasing strength of the United States dollar
increasing birth rate in Mexico
increasing amount of money owed by Mex to foreign countries
24
In Latin America, both Símon Bólivar and José de San Martin were leaders who
led Communist-inspired revolutions
worked for independence
advocated a return to traditional ways
attempted imperialistic expansion
25
Which situation resulted from the 1959 Cuban Revolution?
The power of the RC Church in Cuba was greatly increased
Cuba was denied admission to the United Nations
All social classes united to support the new government
Cuba adopted a communistic economic and political system
26
Which statement best describes the economy in Latin America during colonial times?
Few Latin Americans were interested in economic development
The US greatly influenced economic decisionmaking in LA.
European nations practiced a mercantilistic system in LA
Little direct trade existed between LA and European nations
27
Throughout much of Latin America, political power has traditionally been held by
independent subsistence farmers and educated professionals
poor city workers and labor union leaders
military leaders and owners of large estates
religious leaders and landless peasants
28
In Mexico and India, the Green Revolution has been successful because it has
promoted democratic reform
increased agricultural productivity
established economic equality among the people
introduced Western culture and values
29
Which statement best accounts for the increasing population growth rate in present-day LA?
Successful birth control methods have been widely adopted.
Infant mortality rates have decreased.
Many people are moving to the urban areas
Religious institutions encourage family planning.
30
Which term best describes the political trends in Argentina, Panama, and Chile during the 1990s
imperialism
isolationism
mercantilism
democratization
31
Which geographic factor most limited the growth of Latin American unity of the early 19th cen?
the region’s lack of natural resources
the region’s location close to the equator
the region’s diverse landforms
most of the region’s rivers flowed north to south
32
Which of these situations was the direct result of the other three?
The Napoleonic wars weakened Spain’s power.
Nations of Latin America won independence
Revolutions occurred in North America and France.
Creoles and mestizos became discontented with Spanish rule.
33
Which was a major trend in Latin American politics during the 1980s?
Civilian govt. replaced military govt in many countries.
Many countries rejected the policies of the OAS.
Monarchies were returned to power throughout the region
Most countries supported United States intervention in Cuba
34
Porfirio Díaz and Emiliano Zapata are all associated with the revolution in
Haiti
Bolivia
Mexico
Nicaragua
35
In many Latin American nations, a major effect of colonial rule has been the
equal distribution of wealth among social classes
concentration of power in a small group of landowners
minor political role of the military
economic control held by the Indian population
36
Which statement would be consistent with the views of Fidel Castro?
Progress in LA can only be achieved through rev socialism
A US military presence is the key to the defense of LA
Free-market system will improve the economies of LA nations
The spread of communism is the greatest danger facing LA.

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