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What did colonial rule mean for the people of Central America and the Caribbean?
they had freedom of choice
they had limited rights
they had freedom to work
they had more rights
2
Compared to other countries in South America, what makes Brazilian culture different from the other countries?
it is greatly influenced by Spain
it is greatly influenced by the UK
it is greatly influenced by Portugal
it is greatly influenced by the Netherlands
3
Which of the following represents human rights abuses in Argentina in the mid 1900s ?
freedom to break the law is taken away
no hats can be warn in school
no cell service and no free lunch
censorship and no freedom of speech
4
Silver, Zinc and Copper are...
resources that creates jobs in fishing
resources that have to be farmed
resources that have to be manufactured
resources that have to be mined
5
In recent years, Brazil has sought to benefit economically from its rainforest by opening it up to development.
this has led to a economy based on service
this has led to deforestation and loss of animal habitats
this has led to a decrease in travel
this has led to a increase in animal habitat
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What would cause the colonies in the Americas to revolt against the government?
they wanted to develop new trade routes
they resented being controlled by European countries
they wanted to save money
they were content with being under a monrachy
7
It has thick vegetation, it gets hundreds of inches of rain each year and has plants used to make life-saving drugs.
this describes the Panama Canal
this describes the Pyramids of Giza
this describes the Amazon Rainforest
this describes the Andes mountains
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What is meant by the term "a more developed country"?
a country that is experiencing poverty compared to others
a country that is experiencing drought compared to others
a country that is experiencing economic decline compared to others
a country that is experiencing more prosperity compared to others
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Latin America is considered a ....
culture region
religion
architecture
culture diffusion
10
Haiti, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico are countries that are located in...
The Caribbean Sea
Easter Island
Cuba
Hawaii
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This Mayan temple reflects...
geographic impact of physical processes
economic influence of colonization
political challenges in South America
cultural contributions from an ancient civilization
12
Easter is a Christian holiday celebrated in Brazil. A way of celebrating this holiday is a 4 day event called Carnival.
this shows us HEI in Brazil
this shows us how Brazil celebrate the seasons
this illustrates economic holidays
this shows how religion has influenced the culture of Brazil
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The desire for self-rule and more rights led to...
peace with European colonist
revolts against Antartcian colonist
revolts against European colonist
compromise with European colonist
14
The Columbian Exchange led to a rise in the production of...
telephones
diseases
cash crops
postcards
15
They lived in what is modern day Guatemala and Belize and built pyramid-temples and farmed squash, maize and fruits.
the Mayans
the Pueblos
the Aztecs
the Incas
16
These music types are unique to the Caribbean Islands.
reggae and salsa
pop and country
folk and jazz
blues and rock
17
Much of Central America's economies are based on the growing of coffee and sugar production and petroleum products.
these economic activites are retail and service
these economic activites are entreprenuership and labor
these economic activites are agriculture and manufacturing
these economic activites are agriculture and wholesale
18
How did the American Revolution impact the people of Central America, the Caribbean and South America?
it encouraged them to declare a day mourning
it encouraged them to fear Spain
it encouraged them to fight for self-rule
it encouraged them to be submissive to European countries
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What are the effects of natural disasters on Central America and the Caribbean?
destroyed buildings and homelessness
a strong government that depends on voting
religious celebrations at Carnival
a growing economy based on agriculture
20
What is the difference between the economies of the U.S. and Cuba?
one has a Dictatorship and the other has a Monarchy
one is a Communist and other is Socialist
U.S. is free enterprise and Cuba is Communist
U.S. is a market economy and Cuba is a Theocracy
21
Machu Picchu and the Quipu counting system are unique to which indigenous group in South America?
the Inca Empire
the Mayans
the Cherokees
the natives of North America
22
A poor healtcare system might result in a...
high life expectancy
high GDP
high infant mortality rate
high literacy rate
23
Which ocean is located south of Central America?
Southern ocean
Artic ocean
Atlantic ocean
Pacific ocean
24
Logging in the Amazon Rainforest has resulted in...
a decrease in animal populations and loss of animal habitat
decrease in lumber production
the fight to save endangered species
a increase in mosquito bites
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About 13,000 ships travel thru the Panama Canal every year. What would happen if a natural disaster forced its closure?
new economic activites would have to be created
global trade would be disrupted
nothing would change
people would build ships
