Chapter 10: Caribbean South America

This country was home to the Chibcha before the arrival of the Spanish -

• Venezuela
• Suriname
• Guyana
• Columbia

The following countries of Caribbean South America export oil -

• Venezuela and Guyana
• Colombia and Suriname
• Venezuela and Colombia
• Colombia and Guyana

Venezuela gained its independence from Spain in what year?

• 1789
• 1811
• 1830
• 1960

In Venezuela, the joropo is -

• traditional Indian ring toss game
• lively couples' dance
• type of rodeo
• form of political protest

The Chibcha inspired legends of this land that was rich in gold -

• Cartagena
• New Granada
• El Dorado
• Paramaribo

The country of Suriname was colonized by what country?

• the Netherlands
• Great Britain
• France
• Spain

The country of Colombia wishes to export less of what?

• flowers
• sugarcane
• coca
• coffee

In what region of Caribbean South America do people of African descent mostly live?

• tropical rain forest
• high mountains
• coastal areas
• grassland plains

Which country is a member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?

• Venezuela
• Colombia
• French Guiana
• Suriname

Which country does NOT include part of the Guiana Highlands?

• Suriname
• Colombia
• Venezuela
• Guyana