World Cultures Semester Test Review

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Which of the following had the greatest impact on the development of the many cultural differences in South America?
Options:
Massive immigration from Pacific Island countries during WWI,
Massive immigration from Pacific Island countries during WWI,
The colonization by European countries in the 16th and 17th centuries,
Large-scale trading with Asian markets during the Middle Ages

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The colonization by European countries in the 16th and 17th centuries

Front

Many Latin Americans began fighting for independence in the ______.

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1800s

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What were the three indigenous Latin American empires?

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Inca, Maya, and Aztec

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Which of the following had the greatest influence on the culture of Central America? Native Americans exchanged goods with many island nations in the Atlantic. Dutch settlers brought farming and government rules to the region. Spanish explorers established language and religious traits within the region. French fur traders began exploring areas west of the Mississippi River.

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Spanish explorers established language and religious traits within the region.

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Most of Argentina’s population lives in the geographic area of –

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the pampas

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Which geographic factor is most responsible for the population patterns of Brazil?

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rainforest

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The Andes Mountains of South America -

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form the Earth's longest mountain range

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Mexico has two large mountain ranges, both running roughly north and south, one is the Sierra Madre Occidental and the other is the —

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Sierra Madre Oriental

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What is the largest physical region of Canada?

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The Canadian Shield

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Which of the following is one way cultures of Central America were influenced by Spanish colonization? Options: Farming became the primary economic activity in the region. Christianity and the Spanish language were introduced into the region. Mayan cultural practices were adopted by the Spanish settlers in the region. Women gained greater equality when Spanish laws were applied to the region.

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Christianity and the Spanish language were introduced into the region.