8.3 Lesson - Latin America

Multiple Choice

Most countries in Latin America have DICTATORS.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

What is the dominant POLITICAL system in Latin America?

• Theocracies

• Monarchies

• Democracies

• Dictatorships

Match

Match the following countries that are under the rule/control of another country.

• French Guiana

• Puerto Rico

• Aruba

France

United States

Netherlands

• France

• United States

• Netherlands

Multiple Choice

Many countries have unstable governments which lead to -

• Fair Voting Rights

• High corruption and crime rates

• Peaceful societies

• Safe Elections

Open Ended

How does a weak government lead to high crime, corruption and organized crime groups to have major influence on the citizens?

Multiple Choice

Most countries in Latin America are considered -

• Less Developed

• Newly Developed

• More Developed

Multiple Choice

Countries like Mexico and Brazil could be or are classified as -

• Less Developed

• Newly Developed

• More Developed

Multiple Choice

Many countries have developed a _______ economy where government has significant control over major industries but small private businesses are allowed

• Capitalist

• Socialist

• Communist

Multiple Choice

Which country is predominantly a Communist country?

• Mexico

• Argentina

• Cuba

• Brazil

Multiple Select

The following economic activities are significant to South America:

• Petroleum

• Mining

• Agriculture

• Fishing

• Car Manufacturing

Multiple Choice

The USMCA is a trade agreement between -

• Mexico, Honduras and El Salvador

• Mexico, Brazil and Venezuela

• Mexico, United States and Canada

• Canada, United States and Brazil

Multiple Choice

What is the rapid growth of cities called?

• Moving

• Colonization

• Inflation

• Urbanization

Multiple Choice

War, poverty, and discrimination are all examples of.......

• Pull Factors

• Push Factors

Multiple Choice

Economic opportunities, religious freedom, and political and social equality are all examples of...

• Push Factors

• Pull Factors

Multiple Select

Rapid Urbanization of the largest cities in Latin America have led to -

• Poor Infrastructure

• Good Education

• High Crime Rates

• Overcrowding

Multiple Choice

The ______ are one of the most popular urbanized centers with little to no government oversight, crowded population, and poor development and infrastructure.

• Brazilian Favelas

• Mexico City

• Caribbean Resorts

• Amazon Rainforest

Open Ended

If you had to describe the Favelas in 3 words, what would they be?