11/5 - Unit 3 Latin America review

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The biggest religion in Latin America is Christianity. The two main languages are Spanish and Portuguese. This is primarily due to ________.

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European colonization.

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An example of the influence of Native American traditions on Mexican culture is the _________ holiday.

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Dia de los Muertos

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The attached list is describing which popular sport?

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Futbol (soccer)

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Which statement correctly describes the connection between the Aztecs and chocolate? Options: The Spaniards brought chocolate to the Aztecs and the Aztecs brought it to North America. The Aztecs used it for religious rituals and food and the Spaniards introduced it to Europe. The Spaniards and Aztecs had different flavors of chocolate and shared them.

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The Aztecs used it for religious rituals and food and the Spaniards introduced it to Europe.

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Cinco de Mayo celebrates ________.

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a Mexican army victory over France.

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Which statement best summarizes the Cuban Revolution?

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Cuban rebels overthrow a corrupt government and institute a communist government.

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Which statement is true about the Panama Canal? Options: The Canal is mainly used by the Caribbean countries, as it is close to them. Most of the world's countries use the canal because it helps world trade run smoothly. The US has sole control of the canal and who can use it or not use it. It was built easily and quickly.

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Most of the world's countries use the canal because it helps world trade run smoothly.

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Which are two of the most widespread economic activities in Latin America?

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Mining and Agriculture

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Which staple crop was native to Latin America but spread through Europe through trade? Options: sushi, rice, potatoes, wheat

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potatoes

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Which of these is an example of the influence of European culture in Latin America? Gothic Cathedrals, Carnaval, Salsa Music

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Gothic Cathedrals