Central and South America

Which of the following is one way language patterns in the Caribbean were affected by cultural diffusion?

• English eventually displaced other languages in the region.
• Spanish became the official language of the Caribbean islands.
• Languages from West Africa came to dominate in the Caribbean.
• Several European languages replaced many indigenous languages.

Which Caribbean nation is an example of rule by one?

• Cuba
• Haiti
• Jamaica
• Trinidad

Which industry benefits from the favorable climate conditions of the Caribbean Sea?

• Banking
• Shipbuilding
• Telecommunications
• Tourism

What geographic feature helps Peru and Chili to protect their eastern boundary?

• Lake Titicaca
• Pacific Ocean
• Amazon River
• Andes Mountains

How does the physical geography of Peru and Chili influence settlement patterns in the region?

• The milder climate in the southern part of the region has attracted more people to the area.
• The location of mountains and a desert has concentrated the population along the coastline.
• The abundance of fertile soil in the Amazon River basin has attracted settlements to this area.
• The lack of resources in the coastal region has forced people to live high in the Andes Mountains.

South America can be considered a culture region because —

• most of the governments in the region are republics
• a majority of the population practices the same religion
• the region is home to many various indigenous culture groups
• agriculture is the most common economic activity in the region

Enslaved Africans that were brought for work in South America were also responsible for the diffusion of many popular new forms of

• language and housing
• government
• dance, food, and music
• sporting and games

In what region of South America does the Amazon River basin mostly cover?

• Chile

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Peru

Which of the following best explains why most of Central America’s population lives in rural areas?

• Living in cities increases the chance of surviving hurricanes.
• Farming is the primary economic activity in the region.
• Shortages in housing are common in the cities of the region.
• Clearing forests has promoted migration away from urban areas.

What is one way that the migration of European colonists to South America changed the character of the region?

• Men and women grained greater social equality
• Economic practices reverted to traditional methods
• Religion and language patterns changed significantly
• native groups switched from terrace to field farming