Latin America

Which of these countries is considered an isthmus?

• Brazil
• Honduras
• Cuba
• Panama

Where is the Amazon River Basin located

• Mexico
• Brazil
• Haiti
• Uruguay

The island of Hispaniola has what 2 countries on it?

• Russia and England
• Brazil and Peru
• Haiti and Dominican Republic
• Jamaica and The Bahamas

In which Latin America two countries is Spanish NOT the primary language?

• Brazil & Haiti

• Jamaica & Peru

• Mexico & Argentina

• Bahamas & Columbia

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

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

• Spanish colonization of South America spread new religious traditions.

• African slaves brought new religious traditions to South America.

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

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

• A

• B

• C

• D

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

• A

• B

• C

• D

What is one way that the migration of European colonists to South America changed the character of the region?

• Men and women gained greater social equality.

• Economic practices reverted to traditional methods.

• Religion and language patterns changed significantly.

• Native groups switched from terrace to field farming.

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

• cultural diffusion of religion

• ideas of limited government

• free enterprise economics

• concepts of equality

Which number on the map above shows where land was modified in 1914 to shorten the ships' journey from one continent to another?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4