Latin America Review

Which Latin American country is NOT known for its vast oil reserves?

• Ecuador

• Paraguay

• Mexico

• Venezuela

What island country, located south of Florida, has a government with a history of hostility with the United States?

• Puerto Rico

• Jamaica

• Dominican Republic

• Cuba

This is the largest of the ruined cities in the ancient Mayan civilization. It is located in Guatemala in a lowland rainforest and is known as--

• Tikal

• Machu Picchu

• Sierra Madre

• Tinochtitlan

The two predominately spoken languages in South America are Spanish and ___________________

• German

• French

• Portuguese

• Italian

The Brazilian government is struggling against miners, ranchers, and farmers to preserve what type of ecosystem?

• Rainforest

• Savannas

• Wetlands

• Chaparrals

The site in this photograph is part of the cultural landscape of--

• North Africa

• Eastern Europe

• Latin America

• Southeast Asia

The largest city in Mexico for both its area and population is ________________.

• Puebla

• Mexico City

• Monterrey

• Guadalajara

Latin America and the Caribbean have been strongly influenced by Indian culture, European colonization, and--

• Russian traditions

• Canadian traditions

• German traditions

• African traditions

What is the largest river in South America?

• Nile

• Rio Grande

• Amazon

• Orinoco

The ancient city in this picture is--

• Mecca

• Angkor Wat

• Hagia Sophia

• Machu Picchu