Latin America History Test

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What happened to the indigenous (native) people of Latin America after the arrival of the Europeans?

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they would die from diseases

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Where did the slaves come from that worked on the plantations in Latin America? Options: Portugal, Spain, Africa

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Africa

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Which European countries started colonies in Latin America?

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Spain and Portugal

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The shipping of millions of Africans to the New World for slavery is called the

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Transatlantic Slave Trade

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Which country conquered and settled most of Latin America, with the exception of Brazil? Options: Portugal, Spain, Italy

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Spain

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Which country conquered and settled Brazil? Options: Portugal, Spain, Italy

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Portugal

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What is the main language in most of Latin America? Options: Portuguese, Spanish, English

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Spanish

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What is the main language in Brazil?

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Portuguese

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What is the most common religion in Latin America?

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Catholicism (Christian)

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In 1959, ______________ seized power of Cuba and declared himself dictator.

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Castro