Latin America

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In Cuba, the dictator Fidel Castro ruled the country for many decades. His government is an example of –

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Rule by one

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Where is the Atlantic Ocean located on the map of South America?

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To the east of South America.

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Which of the following are likely effects if an earthquake or major hurricane struck the country of Panama? Options: Ports in Brazil would become more important for getting goods to the Pacific ocean. There would be a great influx of new businesses created. More people would vacation if plans included travel from the Atlantic to the Pacific through the canal. Ships might not be able to get through the canal and could have to go around the southern tip of South America.

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Ships might not be able to get through the canal and could have to go around the southern tip of South America.

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Most Latin American countries have some form of a democratic government. What responsibilities do these governments ask their citizens to fulfill?

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Obey the laws and vote in free elections

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What geographic feature required people to develop terrace farming?

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mountains

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The major economic activity in most Latin American countries is agriculture. Based on this information, these countries are classified as developing _______?

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nations

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Which chart showcases countries in South America with populations over 20 million?

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Chart with Brazil and Colombia

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What type of government allows citizens to vote?

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Democracy

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What type of democracy do both Brazil and Mexico have?

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Presidential Democracy

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What is an example of an autocratic (autocracy) government? Options: Parliamentary Democracy, Presidential Democracy, Dictatorship, Monarchy

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Dictatorship