Caribbean South America

Much of the Guianas is covered by 

• rain forests
• rugged mountains
• sugar plantations
• grassland

Most Colombians live

• in fertile valleys & river basins among the mountains.
• nearby the southern rain forests.
• in coastal areas along the Caribbean.
• on the vast interior plains.

When oil was first discovered in Venezuela, 

• there was little demand for it.
• the money was used to build the first railroad.
• leaders kept the money for themselves.
• many farmers in the region profited from it.

In order to protest President Chavez's actions and a failing economy, people in Venezuela  

• forced him to resign.
• went on strike
• refused to stop working
• appealed to the United States

Which country's name is an Indian word meaning "land of the waters"?

• Columbia
• Suriname
• Guyana
• Venezuela

Guerrillas are probably unwilling to stop producing cocaine because

• it is in low demand in the Americas
• the government orders them to produce it.
• they are addicted to it.
• it is their main source of income.

Hugo Chavez adopted new _____ to help end poverty, illiteracy, and hunger in Venezuela. 

• referendums
• policies

Lake ____________ is rich in oil resources. 

• Maracaibo
• Orinoco

members of an irregular military force. 

• strike
• guerrillas

people refusing to work until their demands are met.

• strike
• guerrillas