South America Culture Quiz

In South America, what group of people are called the mestizo?

• those who have a blend of European and Indian ancestry
• those who practice ancient farming traditions in the lowlands
• those who speak an indigenous language
• those who are descendants of the Inca people

In what way have the Mundurukú adapted to life in the modern world?

• They make sweaters from alpaca wool.
• They sell latex in exchange for goods.
• They harvest potatoes to bring to market.
• They buy farm equipment in local towns.

What are the two most widely spoken languages in South America?

• English and Portuguese
• French and Creole
• Portuguese and Spanish
• Spanish and Dutch

What is one reason that so many indigenous languages have survived in South America?

• colonization
• religion
• topography
• warfare

What religion is practiced by about 80 percent of South Americans today?

• Candomblé
• Catholicism
• Protestantism
• Quechua

Because of Chile’s geographic location, what food plays an important role in the country’s cuisine?

• beans
• beef
• rice
• seafood