Ch 8 South America Today Test

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 Munduruku adapted to life in the modern world?

• They sell latex in exchange for goods.

• They make sweaters from alpaca wool.

• 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?

• Portuguese and Spanish

• English and Portuguese

• French and Creole

• Spanish and Dutch

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

• topography

• colonization

• religion

• warfare

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

• Catholicism

• Candomble

• Protestantism

• Quechua

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

• seafood

• rice

• beans

• beef

in the 1800s, independence for many South American countries meant the end of what?

• colonial authority

• international trade

• military dictatorship

• political challenges

What challenge have Argentina, Peru, and Chile all faced?

• Leadership has changed frequently.

• Populations have been decreasing.

• Exports have been few.

• Brazil threatened war.

What is the region called the Wet Pampas known for?

• abundant crops

• mining industry

• fishing industry

• imported horses

Which of the following is a reason for Chile's success in agriculture?

• mild climate

• cattle grazing

• narrow width

• long coastline