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

events in N America and Europe influenced Latin Americans

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

rivaled the accomplishments of early Middle Eastern cultures

Inca terrace farming and Aztec floating gardens are examples of

civilizations adapting to their region’s physical geography

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

Aztec and Inca civilizations prospered

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

the American and French Revolutions

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

stimulate economic growth for participating countries

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

influenced art and architecture of later societies

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

concentration of power in a small group of landowners

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

A Marxist government assumed power

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

developed complex mathematical and calendar systems

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

Civilian govt. replaced military govt in many countries.

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

European nations practiced a mercantilistic system in LA

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

control of power by wealthy landowners

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

Infant mortality rates have decreased.

In announcing the Monroe Doctrine, President Monroe aimed to

keep nations from establishing colonies in the W Hemisphere

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

Nations of Latin America won independence

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

military leaders and owners of large estates

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

the region’s diverse landforms

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

the cultural influences of the Spanish and Portuguese

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

Communist groups promised better living standards

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

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

economic differences between social classes

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

Progress in LA can only be achieved through rev socialism

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

The CE brought new foods to Europe and the Americas.

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

Scarcity of labor led to the importation of African slaves

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

increased agricultural productivity

Which situation resulted from the 1959 Cuban Revolution?

Cuba adopted a communistic economic and political system

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

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