Latin America Human Features Flashcard

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How many countries make up Latin America?

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33

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Which country is the largest in the region in terms of population and size? Options: Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Chile

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Brazil

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What language is spoken there, making it the largest country in the world where this is spoken?

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Portuguese

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Why is this region called Latin America?

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Because most of its people speak Spanish or Portuguese which is based on Latin

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Where was Latin once spoken?

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Roman Empire about 2,000 years ago

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Why are the languages spoken here called Romance languages?

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Because of their Roman roots

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Which group was probably the first to live in what would become Latin America? Options: Vikings from Scandinavia, Nomads from Africa, Hunter gatherers from Asia, Settlers from Europe

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Hunter gatherers from Asia

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What were the most important crops to Latin America when they started farming?

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Maize and potatoes

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What three empires created civilizations in Latin America? Options: Romans, Greeks, Egyptians; Maya, Aztecs, Incas; Chinese, Japanese, Koreans; Persians, Babylonians, Assyrians

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Maya, Aztecs, Incas

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What was the swapping of animals, plants, and diseases called between Europe and the Americas?

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Colombian Exchange