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The negative effects of cultural diffusion in Latin America are slavery, loss of culture, & --
improved languages
poverty and abuse
rich culture
improved foods
2
Venezuela is located in
North America
Central America
Caribbean Islands
South America
3
What is the purpose of the South American Inter-Oceanic Highway?
remove the indigenous people
reduce crime
improve the economy
conserve resources
4
What is the best title?
Results of Spanish Colonization in Latin America
Forms of Economies in Latin America
Influence of Africa on Latin America
Results of Colombian Exchange in Europe
5
Where is the Amazon Rainforest located?
Northern S America
Southern S America
Central America
Caribbean Sea
6
Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion in Latin America
Celebration of Roman Catholic holidays
Use of terrace farming in the Andes Mountains
Use of native languages
construction of Mexico city over Tenochtitlan
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People & animals that live in the Amazon Rainforest are losing their homes because of
Lack of Rain
Deforestation
Colder Weather
New Diseases
8
Why is Hernan Cortes depicted in a suit of armor?
Cortes was a robot for the Spanish government.
Cortes brought disease to Mexico.
Cortes brought weapon technology to Mexico.
Cortes was a fictional character.
9
The countries that value education most are
Cuba and Canada
Cuba and Mexico
Cuba and Haiti
Haiti and Mexico
10
The choice of goods in Cuban markets is very limited. This is a result of
Spanish colonization
Cuba's dependency on the U.S.
Communist economy
Free enterprise
11
Brazil is a republic with 26 states & elected legislature in each one. This shows Brazil has/is
ruled by a few wealthy families
ruled by totalitarian leaders
an unlimited government
a limited government
12
The favorite sport in Mexico is
golf
baseball
soccer
basketball
13
What feature is a transportation barrier?
Amazon River
Pacific Ocean
Andes Mountains
The Pampas
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A shows
Caribbean Sea
Cuba
South America
Mexico
15
What feature is a transportation corridor?
Sierra Madre Occidental Mountains
Panama Canal
Atacama Desert
Andes Mountains
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Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion in Latin America
Use of terrace farming in the Andes Mountains
construction of Mexico city over Tenochtitlan
Use of native languages
influence of African culture in music & musical instruments
17
Cuba is currently ruled by a dictator, Raul Castro of the Cuban Communist Party. This is
Rule by Many
Rule by Ten
Rule by Few
Rule by One
18
Type of economy where the government owns businesses and controls production
Free Enterprise
Command
Mixed
19
Which country has the lowest standard of living?
Mexico
Cuba
Haiti
20
The government of Mexico is
South America
command economy
constitutional republic
soccer
21
E shows
South America
Mexico
Cuba
Brazil
22
Samba is popular Brazilian music that originated in Cape Verde, Africa. This is an example of
invasion
cultural diffusion
trade network
economic improvement
23
Why is Latin America a culture region?
Latin American countries do not allow immigrants in.
Latin American countries use the peso as their currency.
Latin America is located within the Tropical Zone.
Latin America was colonized and influenced by Spain.
24
Which pair is correct?
Honduras- South America
Brazil-Central America
Cuba- Central America
Venezuela-South America
25
Mexico's GDP is $15,600 and U.S. GDP is $52,800. The main difference between the two is
Political
Economic
Social
Geographic
26
Where is the Amazon Rain Forest located?
D
C
A
B
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B shows
South America
Caribbean Sea
Mexico
Cuba
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What theme is expressed in this painting?
man vs nature
discrimination against women
traditions of a society
living in a democrasy
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D shows
Caribbean Sea
Mexico
Amazon Rainforest
Cuba
