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Latin America Test Review
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1
This is the most common language spoken in Latin America
French
English
Spanish
Portuguese
2
What was an important part of Aztec religion?
Ancestral Worship
Pyramid Building
Worhsip of one god
Human Sacrifice
3
In which Latin American country was the "Lost City" located?
Honduras
Ecuador
Mexico
Belize
4
What crops are grown in Latin America?
Avacados
Bananas
All of these are correct
Potatoes
5
What 2 diseases were the most frequent killers of workers building the Panama Canal?
Yellow Fever and Leishmaniasis
Yellow Fever and the Spanish Flu
Malaria and Yellow Fever
West Nile Virus and Malarlia
6
Which European country conquered the Aztec Empire?
Portugal
France
Spain
Germany
7
This city in Peru was the capital city of the Inca Empire, and its still a major city today.
Llactapata
Machu Picchu
Vilcabamba
Cuzco
8
Because they did not have a system of writing, this was used to keep records in the Inca empire
Quipu
Quetzalcoatl
Cyrptic Code
Hieroglyphics
9
Jorge Mario Bergoglio is the birth name for who?
Pope John Paul II
Pope Francis
Pope Urban II
Pope Benedict XVI
10
What do historians say about the the Spanish accounts of human sacrifice in Aztec religion?
They believe the accounts overestimate the its role
They believe the accounts underestimate its role
They believe the accounts are accurate
They believe that is was never a part of the Aztec society
11
This large snake in Latin America has the ability to swallow its prey whole
Python
Anaconda
Viper
Boa
12
This region of Latin America is home to some of the deadliest animals on the planet
Amazon River and Rainforest
Patagonia
Guinanna Highlands
Orinoco River Basin
13
Where the Aztecs found these 3 things, then that is where they would build their capital city
Snake, River, Moose
Owl, Turtle, Mouse
Cactus, Falcon, Hawk
Eagle, Cactus, Snake
14
Including Mexico, how many countries are located in Central America
7
16
8
13
15
What theories explain why the Mayan civilization just one day vanished?
Constant warfare with neighbors
Overuse of the land and resources
Natural disaster
All of these are correct
16
This city discovered by Hiram Bingham was an Incan royal retreat
Cuzco
Vilcabamba
Machu Picchu
Llactapata
17
What buildings would you be able to find in an ancient Latin American city?
Large Central Plazas
Pyramids
All of these are correct
Libraries
18
What crop is also known as Maize?
Rice
Beans
Corn
Wheat
19
How many countries are located in South America
7
8
13
16
20
Which of the following was not one of the ancient civilizations of Latin America?
Cahokia
Mayan
Aztec
Inca
21
This is the longest river located in Latin America
Urubamba River
Amazon River
Orinoco River
Parana River
22
What was the name of the capital city of the Aztec empire
Tenochtitlan
Machu Picchu
Llactapata
Cahokia
23
What is the name of the large desert located in South America
Atacama
Taiga
Gobi
Sahara
24
How can Latin America be described as having "2 different stories"?
All countries in Latin America are doing very well
Tourist areas are well kept, but other areas are lacking
Events like the Olympics have benefited Latin America
None of these are correct
25
Why is the Panama Canal important to Latin America?
It is an important international "highway" for trade
All of these are correct
It brings great wealth for Panama, the country who owns it
Billions of dollars of goods pass through it each year
26
This mountain range is located in South America
Alps
Himalayas
Andes
Rockies
27
Which of the following animals can be found in the Amazon Rainforest?
Electric Eel
All of these are correct
Sloth
Bullshark
28
Which of the following is NOT one of the regions that makes up Latin America?
Caribbean Islands
South America
Central America
North America
29
Which of the following countries is NOT in Latin America
Cuba
Indonesia
Panama
Brazil
30
What is the name of the structure that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans together?
Panama Canal
Erie Canal
Grand Canal
Suez Canal