Chapter 9

Front

Which Native American civilization was located in central Mexico?

Back

Aztec

Front

When did Europeans first arrive in present-day Latin America?

Back

Late 1400s

Front

Which language is the official language of Brazil?

Back

Portuguese

Front

What is the term for people of mixed Native American and European descent in Latin America?

Back

Mestizos

Front

Which group first came to Latin America as enslaved people in the 1500s?

Back

Africans

Front

Which areas of Latin America have the highest population density?

Back

The populated coastal areas of South America and a strip from central Mexico to Central America

Front

Which two nations do over half of Latin Americans live in?

Back

Brazil and Mexico

Front

What is the population density of South America per square mile?

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59 people

Front

Why do the Caribbean countries generally have a high population density?

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High birth rates and areas unsuitable for settlement or farming

Front

What is a major reason for migration to cities in rural Latin America? Better education, higher-paying jobs, broader markets, and decent health care, More agricultural opportunities, Lower cost of living, Access to natural resources

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Better education, higher-paying jobs, broader markets, and decent health care