What was the main goal of the missionaries who came to South America?

to convert people to their religious beliefs

Why will the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro have historic importance?

The have never been held in South America.

How might the 2016 Olympics help the slums of Rio de Janeiro?

The city plans to tear down and rebuild many buildings

What is the meaning of venue?

the location of an organized event

What is the meaning of slums?

an area in a city that's crowded, w/ poor living conditions

Which of the following statements is true of the Inca civilization?

it made use of many engineering skills.

What is the meaning of convert?

to persuade someone to change their religious beliefs

What is the meaning of biodiversity?

a variety of species in an ecosystem

Why did Portugal bring slaves to Brazil?

They wanted people to work their plantations and mines.

Which statement is TRUE?

The Amazon Basin is the largest river basin in the world.

What is one benefit of hosting the Olympic Games?

The building of the Olympic Village will create jobs.

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1
What was the main goal of the missionaries who came to South America?
to force people to work on plantations
to convert people to their religious beliefs
to discover new ways of treating disease
to form villages along the Pacific coast
2
Why will the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro have historic importance?
The Olympic Committee plans to pay athletes for competing.
The have never been held in South America.
The Olympic Committee will invite more countries.
They have never included athletes from South America.
3
How might the 2016 Olympics help the slums of Rio de Janeiro?
The city plans to tear down and rebuild many buildings
People will be able to make money by renting out their homes
The city hopes residents will organize neighborhood cleanups
People will see on TV just how badly improvements are needed
4
What is the meaning of venue?
to reject
change over time
the location of an organized event
to remake or change
5
What is the meaning of descendant?
unfair treatment
family members
to drain or diminish
to give variety to
6
What is the meaning of slums?
a part of a map that shows distance
fine particles along the riverbanks
an area in a city that's crowded, w/ poor living conditions
a tax or fee
7
Which of the following statements is true of the Inca civilization?
it made use of many engineering skills.
It was located along the Atlantic coast.
It was invaded by the Portuguese.
It developed laws still used today.
8
What is the meaning of convert?
to persuade someone to change their religious beliefs
spreading out
to communicate
the edge of a continent
9
What is the meaning of biodiversity?
an alternative fuel
a variety of species in an ecosystem
to outlaw or forbid
a ring-shaped island
10
Explosive population growth in Sao Paulo, Brazil, has contributed to what situation?
expansion of tourism
conflict between groups
overcrowding in slums
increase gold value
11
Why did Portugal bring slaves to Brazil?
They were bringing them to India but went off course.
They wanted people to work their plantations and mines.
They needed to increase their population.
They signed a treaty in exchange for slaves.
12
What are two most widely spoken languages in South America?
English and Portuguese
Spanish and Dutch
Portuguese and Spanish
French and Creole
13
What geographic feature stretches nearly the entire width of South America?
Andes Mountains
Angel Falls
Guiana Highlands
Amazon Basin
14
What is the meaning of treaty?
a group of people ruled by a strong ruler
a ruler with complete control
an agreement between countries
to leave one's home country
15
Which of the following is an achievement of the Inca civilization?
irrigation canals
archaeological excavation
diamond mines
slash-and-burn agriculture
16
In what type of farming do people grow only enough food to feed their families?
plantation farming
subsistence farming
lowland farming
large-scale farming
17
Smaller rivers that drain into a larger river are called what?
tributaries
canals
floodwaters
branches
18
What empire was located along the western coast of South America from 1438 until the 1530's?
Guarani
Quechua
Inca
Nasca
19
What is the meaning of landlocked?
country surrounded by rivers and land
country surrounded by land
a smaller country attached to a larger country
a country with unstable borders
20
What religion is practiced by about 80 percent of South America today?
Protestantism
Candomble
Quechus
Catholicism
21
Which statement is TRUE?
The Amazon Basin is the largest river basin in the world.
The Andes Mtns. have generally low elevations.
The Amazon Basin is a place where little vegetation grows.
The Andes stretch along the eastern coast of South America.
22
The Andes Mountains stretch for many miles along which side of South America?
southern
western
eastern
northern
23
Brazil is the leading world producer of which product?
beef
coffee
wood
bananas
24
In Brazil, from where did most slave labor come?
North America
Asia
Europe
Africa
25
What is one benefit of hosting the Olympic Games?
The population of the host city will increase dramatically.
The host country will be allowed to compete in more events.
The building of the Olympic Village will create jobs.
The Olympic Committee will pay for the entire event.

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