Latin America Country Profile Flashcard

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Which of the following countries DO NOT speak Spanish as the official language? Brazil, Turks & Caicos, Jamaica, All of these

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All of these

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How does Turks & Caicos earn MOST of its economy?

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Tourism

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Which country is home to the Amazon Rainforest?

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Brazil

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Which country is the home of Raggae Music?

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Jamaica

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Which government is not common in Latin America? Options: Federal Republic, Parliamentary Republic, Presidential Republic, Communism

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Communism

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What is the predominant (most common) religion in Latin America?

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Roman Catholic

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Who is a part of history for many Caribbean (West Indies) Islands?

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Christopher Columbus

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Which Latin American country is MOST similar to the United States? Options: Brazil, Turks & Caicos, Jamaica

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Brazil

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Which indicator is the most different among ALL nations on your chart? (Hint: Think about HOW different the numbers are if you placed them on a number line.) Options: GDP, Literacy Rate, Life Expectancy, Access to Clean Drinking Water

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GDP

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Which is NOT true for Latin American Nations? Options: Most Latin American nations were colonized. All Latin American nations fought in revolutionary wars for independence. Most Latin American nations have a mixture of indigenous and European cultural language and traditions. Many Latin American nations have developing economies.

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All Latin American nations fought in revolutionary wars for independence.