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Latin America Unit Review
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1
In a patriarchy, who holds the largest share of power and control in society?
Women
Children
Wealthy people
Men
2
What is one of the longest rivers in the world that runs through Brazil?
Mississippi River
Panama Canal
Nile River
Amazon River
3
Which social class led the liberation movements in Latin America?
Mestizos
Intellectuals
Penninsulars
Creoles
4
What was the Encomienda System?
Public execution of natives.
Free healthcare for natives.
Forced labor on natives.
Shared land for natives.
5
Define imperialism.
A country growing in power by ruling over other countries.
A country changing its name.
A country in a war between two groups within the country.
A leader of a country giving people the right to vote.
6
A "mullato" person was born of parents that were...
European only.
European and Asian.
European and African.
European and Native Latin American.
7
Conquistadors struggled taking over Latin America, as natives could better navigate the land.
True
False
8
By the end of his rule, Trujillo was a beloved figure of the Dominican people.
True
False
9
Where was the vast Incan empire settled in Latin America?
Within the Andes Mountains.
Surrounding the Panama Canal.
On the Caribbean Sea.
In the Valley of Mexico.
10
Which of the following leaders is Rafael Trujillo MOST similar to in history?
Joseph Stalin
Vladimir Lenin
Queen Elizabeth
George Washington
11
Who rose to power and founded communism in Cuba?
Rafael Trujillo
Simon Bolivar
Mr. Calla
Fidel Castro
12
Who of the following people was NOT a conquistador?
Montezuma
Cortes
Pizarro
Columbus
13
A "mestizo" person was born of parents that were...
European and Native Latin American.
European and African.
Non-European.
European only.
14
When Fidel Castro became ill in 2006, his brother Raul stepped in and still leads Cuba today.
True
False
15
Miguel Hildago was...
A revolutionary priest
An enslaved African
A Mayan god
A brutal dictator
16
The ancient civilizations of Latin America were mostly monotheistic in their religious beliefs
True
False
17
How did Rafael Trujillo die?
Assassination by his people.
Long-term illness.
Trujillo may still be alive today.
Accidental drowning.
18
Pok-to-Pok was an ancient Mayan game most similar to which modern sport/competition?
Basketball
Wrestling
Water bottle flipping
Chess
19
Which of the following leaders is Fidel Castro MOST similar to in history?
George Washington
Queen Mary
Vladimir Lenin
Joseph Stalin
20
Which of the following was NOT a country Simon Bolivar helped to liberate in Latin America?
Columbia
Argentina
Brazil
Venezuela
21
Ancient Latin American civilizations had advanced knowledge and skills for their time period.
False
True
22
People who explored new lands and tried to take over those societies are known as...
Bolsheviks
Conquistadors
Mestizos
Creoles
23
Which of the following was NOT a feature of the ancient Latin American civilizations?
Advanced, unique farming techniques
Construction of cities and roads
Manufacturing steel weapons and armor
Human sacrifices and blood rituals
24
During the Cold War, Fidel Castro was an ally of the U.S. and an enemy of the U.S.S.R.
True
False
25
The DREAM Act was a proposed bill in the U.S. Congress related to...
Rights for young, undocumented immigrants
Safety for Cuban refugees who escaped Castro's rule
Benefits for Native Americans harmed by Christopher Columbus
Better sleep habits for high school students.
26
Similar to other liberators of Latin America, Toussaint L'Ouverture was of the creole class.
True
False
27
Which of the following is NOT a main reason Latin American immigrants come to the U.S.?
Trying to escape violence in society.
All of these are main reasons.
Finding good schools for their children.
Seeking better-quality, higher-paying jobs.
28
Which word did Trujillo make Haitian farmers say "correctly" or they would be executed?
"Panama"
"Perejil"
"Chapita"
"Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious"
29
Which empire most shaped the Latin American region?
United States
British
Portuguese
Spanish
30
A person living below the poverty level is...
Always able to afford a family vacation
Likely to have a high-paying job
Unable to afford basic living needs
Guaranteed to have free health care
