Latin America

Which of the following is one way cultures of Central America were influenced by Spanish colonization?

• Farming became the primary economic activity in the region.

• Christianity and the Spanish language were introduced into the region.

• Mayan cultural practices were adopted by the Spanish settlers in the region.

• Women gained greater equality when Spanish laws were applied to the region

Which of the following letters indicates the correct location of Mexico on the above map?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which letter on the map indicates the location of the Isthmus of Panama?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which European nation attempted to colonize Haiti and left an ongoing cultural legacy on Haitian society?

• Holland

• Portugal

• France

• England

The above images of architecture are examples of how Mexico and Canada have been influenced by —

• concepts of equality

• free enterprise economics

• cultural diffusion of religion

• ideas of limited government

British colonization of North America politically influenced the United States and Canada by introducing the idea of —

• free trade

• limited government

• constitutional monarchy

• separation of church and state

According to the author of the above excerpt, one impact of Mexican immigration to the United States includes —

• altering the look of cities in the region

• introducing new forms of art in the region

• spreading religious traditions to the region

• changing language patterns of the regions

Which of the following is a primary reason for limiting the power of a government?

• To provide public education

• To ensure economic equality

• To allow for control of the press

• To prevent a violation of rights

Which of the following best explains the cultural pattern shown in the diagram?

• African slaves brought new religious traditions to South America.

• Spanish colonization of South America spread new religious traditions.

• Incan leaders encouraged people in South America to convert to new religions.

• Colonial immigrants adopted the beliefs of indigenous people living in South America.

The political characteristics listed in the box best describe a political system that is —

• limited

• unlimited

• repressive

• ruled by one