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1
Which pair is correct?
Brazil-Central America
Honduras- South America
Venezuela-South America
Cuba- Central America
2
E shows
Cuba
South America
Brazil
Mexico
3
The negative effects of cultural diffusion in Latin America are slavery, loss of culture, & --
improved languages
improved foods
rich culture
poverty and abuse
4
Why is Latin America a culture region?
Latin American countries do not allow immigrants in.
Latin America is located within the Tropical Zone.
Latin America was colonized and influenced by Spain.
Latin American countries use the peso as their currency.
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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
6
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
influence of African culture in music & musical instruments
Use of native languages
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Mexico's GDP is $15,600 and U.S. GDP is $52,800. The main difference between the two is
Social
Political
Geographic
Economic
8
Samba is popular Brazilian music that originated in Cape Verde, Africa. This is an example of
economic improvement
cultural diffusion
trade network
invasion
9
What is the purpose of the South American Inter-Oceanic Highway?
conserve resources
improve the economy
remove the indigenous people
reduce crime
10
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.
11
The choice of goods in Cuban markets is very limited. This is a result of
Communist economy
Free enterprise
Cuba's dependency on the U.S.
Spanish colonization
12
The government of Mexico is
command economy
constitutional republic
soccer
South America
13
Cuba is currently ruled by a dictator, Raul Castro of the Cuban Communist Party. This is
Rule by Many
Rule by One
Rule by Few
Rule by Ten
14
What feature is a transportation barrier?
Amazon River
Andes Mountains
The Pampas
Pacific Ocean
15
In modern Mexico, why have so many people moved to urban areas?
to escape from the poverty of rural areas.
to speak English instead of Native American languages.
to preserve Native American culture.
to find a solution to the pollution problems in MexicoCity.
16
What feature is a transportation corridor?
Panama Canal
Atacama Desert
Andes Mountains
Sierra Madre Occidental Mountains
17
The countries that value education most are
Cuba and Haiti
Cuba and Canada
Cuba and Mexico
Haiti and Mexico
18
The favorite sport in Mexico is
baseball
golf
soccer
basketball
19
Where is the Amazon Rainforest located?
Caribbean Sea
Southern S America
Central America
Northern S America
20
Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion in Latin America
Celebration of Roman Catholic holidays
construction of Mexico city over Tenochtitlan
Use of terrace farming in the Andes Mountains
Use of native languages
21
Where is the Amazon Rain Forest located?
C
D
B
A
22
What theme is expressed in this painting?
traditions of a society
man vs nature
discrimination against women
living in a democracy
23
D shows
Mexico
Amazon Rainforest
Caribbean Sea
Cuba
24
Which country has the lowest standard of living?
Mexico
Haiti
Cuba
25
A shows
Caribbean Sea
Mexico
Cuba
South America
26
Venezuela is located in
Caribbean Islands
Central America
North America
South America
27
B shows
Caribbean Sea
Cuba
South America
Mexico
28
Brazil is a republic with 26 states & elected legislature in each one. This shows Brazil has/is
an unlimited government
a limited government
ruled by a few wealthy families
ruled by totalitarian leaders
29
People & animals that live in the Amazon Rainforest are losing their homes because of
Deforestation
Lack of Rain
Colder Weather
New Diseases
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Type of economy where the government owns businesses and controls production
Command
Mixed
Free Enterprise
