6th Grade Lowman Latin America

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a major physical feature of Latin America?

• Gulf of Mexico

• Sahara Desert

• Andes Mountains

• Great Barrier Reef

Multiple Choice

Which physical feature forms a natural boundary between Mexico and Texas?

• Amazon River

• Rio Grande

• Andes Mountains

• Pacific Ocean

Multiple Choice

Which of the following countries is NOT located in South America?

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Mexico

• Chile

Open Ended

Explain how geography influences transportation and trade in Latin America, using examples from both Central and South America.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning literacy rates and standard of living?

• Mexico with its low literacy rate will never be able to raise the standard for their citizens due to language barriers and traditions.

• All Latin American countries with high literacy rates enjoy a high standard of living due to the employment and prosperity of their citizens.

• Brazil with its low literacy rate has been able to overcome and achieve high standards of living for its citizens through hard labor and determination.

• Cuba has a high literacy rate though its citizens live with unemployment and poverty due to the mismanagement of economies by the corrupt government.

Fill in the Blank

The average ___ rate in Latin America is about 94%, which is lower than the United States.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are common languages spoken in Latin America?

• Spanish

• Portuguese

• French

• English

Open Ended

Describe the role of soccer (fútbol) in Latin American culture and how it brings people together.

Multiple Choice

What type of music, originating from Latin America, is recognized worldwide?

• Rock

• Jazz

• Reggae

• Salsa

Multiple Choice

Which countries are included in the term Latin America?

• Countries in Central and South America only

• Countries in North America

• Countries that speak Latin

• Countries in Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean Islands

Multiple Choice

Which musical instrument originated in Latin America and is featured in reggae and calypso music?

• Steel drums

• Guitar

• Violin

• Piano

Multiple Select

Which of the following are symbols of European influence in Latin American art and architecture?

• Gothic cathedrals

• Frida Kahlo's paintings

• Steel drums

• Christ the Redeemer statue

Multiple Choice

What celebration is illustrated in the photo?

• Cinco de Mayo

• Dia de los Muertos

• Fourth of July

• Mexican Independence

Multiple Choice

What was the primary writing system used by the Maya civilization?

• Hieroglyphics

• Quipu

• Cuneiform

• Alphabetic

Categorize

Options (2)

Mexico City

Tenochtitlan

Organize these options into the right categories

Aztec Capital Name

Modern Day Name

Multiple Choice

The Inca civilization was primarily located in which modern-day country?

• Mexico

• Peru

• Colombia

• Guatemala

Multiple Choice

Which civilization developed terrace farming and built Machu Picchu?

• Mayan

• Aztec

• Inca

• Olmec

Multiple Choice

What led to the drastic reduction in the Native American population in North and South America?

• Diseases that were brought to the New World by both European conquistadors and African slaves for which the Native Americans had no immunity against.

• The superior fighting tactics and firearm technology employed by English, French, and Spanish invaders.

• The rapid exportation of food like corn and other grains and raw materials like cotton and sugar from the New World, which caused great famines among the native tribes.

• The overhunting, fishing, and trapping done by greedy European explorers, which left few options for food for the natives.

Multiple Choice

Which title best completes this graphic organizer?

• Results of Nationalism in Europe
• Causes of the Industrial Revolution
• Impact of the Scientific Revolution
• Reasons for Latin American Independence Movements

Fill in the Blank

Cuba is a ___ government and a one-party state.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of government abuse of power in some Latin American countries?

• Leaders gaining unexplained wealth

• Drug trafficking and money laundering

• Enjoying privileges not afforded to the general population

• All of the above

Multiple Select

What are the main types of economies found in Latin American countries?

• Free enterprise

• Command economy

• Agriculture-based

• All of the above

Open Ended

Explain the significance of the Panama Canal for world trade and Latin America’s economy.

Multiple Choice

Which mineral is Mexico the world's leading producer of?

• Gold

• Silver

• Copper

• Iron

Multiple Choice

​ Silver, ​ copper, and gold are the natural resources that attracted Spanish settlers to the Andes.​

• True

• False