The Culture of South America

Which of the following tourist attractions is NOT found in the mountains of South America?

• Machu Picchu

• O Cristo Redentor

• Easter Island

• Angel Falls

Which of the following tourist attractions is the oldest?

• They are all approximately the same age.

• Easter Island

• O Cristo Rendentor

• Machu Picchu

Which statement is not true about O Cristo Redentor?

• It was built on Corcovado Mountain.

• It is 130 feet tall.

• It honors Jesus Christ.

• It is built out of concrete and teak wood.

What do Machu Picchu and the Moai statues have in common?

• Both sites have many statues.

• No people live in either location now.

• They were both abandoned because of Spanish Conquistadors.

• They are both in Peru.

Which statement describes Inca arts.

• Inca art was practical and used daily.

• The Incas used gold and silver in their metalwork and you can still find many of the pieces today.

• The Inca used images from the sky to decorate their pottery.

• The Inca architecture used soapstone to build their cities but many were destroyed by frequent earthquakes.

Who introduced the Samba to Brazil?

• Spanish Conquistadors

• Europeans

• Dancers at Carnaval

• African slaves

Which statement is not true about the Huayno dance?

• Couples and groups can do this dance.

• The audience gets very involved.

• Instruments are used.

• It is a popular ballroom dance.

Which dance is most popular in the United States?

• The tango

• The huayno

• The samba

• All 3 are equally popular

Who first introduced Soccer to South American and which country did they introduce it to?

• African slaves ----Argentina

• British sailors ----Brazil

• British sailors ---- Argentina

• African slaves ----Brazil

Which statement is NOT true about Capoeira?

• It was legalized in 1937.

• No actual contact actually occurs.

• It requires speed, cunning, and strength.

• It involves martial arts, music, and dance.