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1
The expansion of the slave trade is a negative result of _____________________________.
None of the above.
Both answers are correct.
Cultural diffusion during the Age of Exploration.
Shortage of natural resources.
2
Ancient architectural ruins, arts, carvings, & ancient calendars are all examples of _________.
American Culture
All of the above.
Mesoamerican Culture
Anglo Culture
3
Why does the southwestern part of North America have a large Hispanic population?
It was colonized by Quakers.
All of the above
It was colonized by France.
It was colonized by Spain.
4
The chart represents facts for the country of Haiti. All of the following are true
EXCEPT
.
Healthcare is scarce in Haiti.
Life expectancy is over 50 years of age.
More than half of adults are literate.
More than half of the population has access to clean water.
5
Cutting down rainforests to clear land for farming is known as___________________.
deforestation
all of the above
logging
cultural diffusion
6
New forms of dance, food, and music are examples of cultural diffusion introduced by _________.
Mulattos, Mestizos, & Criollos.
indigenous groups of Latin America
Ricky Martin
Enslaved Africans.
7
Which word does the Latin meaning "field or farm" come from?
Agua
None of the above
Agri
Aqua
8
From 2005-2050 which country has the LOWEST elderly population?
Argentina
Mexico
Chile
Brazil
9
Why could South America be considered a cultural region?
Every country located in South America eats flan.
Avid American football fans live there.
Shapes octagon and oval are both correct.
The predominate religion is Christianity.
10
Capital increase and low cost labor in the U.S. is a direct result of _____________________.
migration from Mexico to the U.S.
All of the above.
the recent Presidential election.
repeals of Obamacare.
11
Which Latin country will experience the
LEAST
amount of growth from 2025 to 2050?
None of the above.
Mexico
Brazil
Chile
12
From 2005-2025 which country experienced the most
GROWTH
in elderly population?
Mexico
Panama
Chile
Brazil
13
Which culture is described below: Ancient city in Andes, aqueducts, no alphabet, polytheistic.
Mayans
None of the above.
Incas
Aztecs
14
The image represents which historic aspect about Mesoamerican culture?
A stone wall from Machu Picchu.
This makes ZERO sense.
Aztec torture ring.
Indigenous groups had "ball games." Similar to sports today.
15
What is Brazil's predominate language?
Portuguese
Spanish
English
French
16
From the key. What occupies mostly Brazil?
Andes Mountains
None of the above.
Atacoma Desert
Amazon Basin
17
The introduction of Christianity and Spanish language in Central America is an example of_____?
None of the above.
a social experiment.
The Mission System.
Cultural diffusion from Spanish colonization.
18
Various religions and languages throughout the region of Latin America today is a result of....
Technological Innovations
Trade relationships
Cultural Diffusion
1903 Wright Brothers Expedition
19
Which Latin Country is located directly north of Venezuela and east of the Dominican Republic?
Belize
Jamaica
Puerto Rico
Honduras
20
High concentration of population density in rural areas of Central America explain____________.
Location due to physical geography.
None of these are correct.
Farming is the main economic activity in Central America.
Why natural resources facilitate location.
21
The Panama Canal is not only significant for connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean but also
slows down travel time.
allows a much faster trade route.
allows ship crews a place to sleep on long voyages.
It's one of four answer choices, but not this one :).
22
Lima & Buenos Aires are found on the coasts of S. America. How does this stimulate the economy?
No clue. (Not this one)
By creating jobs.
International trade competition
Use of cheap labor
23
What maj. advantage did Spanish Conquistadors have over the indigenous groups of Latin America?
Bows and Arrows
Weaponry (such as firearms)
None of the above.
Slingshots
24
Which culture is described: churches, temples, schools, ball games, warlike, laws & taxes.
Incas
Sitting Bull & the Sioux
Mayans
Aztecs
