Latin America History Summative Review

Latin America is ethnically diverse because of a blending of _______.

• Europeans, Africans, and Asians

• Americans, Asians, and Europeans

• Indigenous Americans, Asian, and Africans

• Indigenous Americans, Europeans, and Africans

Latin America and the Caribbean are very diverse, culturally blended areas. One reason for this diversity is the _______.

• conquest of the Aztecs by the Mayans

• migration of ancient peoples from Asia

• importation of Aborigine slaves to the West Indies

• intermarriage of European settlers and indigenous peoples

Spain colonized many countries in Latin America. How is Spain’s influence still seen in these countries today?

• No Native American customs and languages have survived.

• Most of the people in these countries are Roman Catholic.

• Most of these countries have a strong democratic tradition.

• The king of Spain is still the head of state and most of these countries.

Which Latin American country is the only one whose language and culture have been greatly influenced by Portugal because it was the only colony of Portugal in the region?

• Brazil

• Chile

• Panama

• Argentina

Part of the Columbian Exchange between Europe and the Americas included the ____________________

• movement of many indigenous Americans to Europe

• introduction of new crops to Europe and the Americas

• movement of goods on shipping routes across the Pacific

• introduction of mass production and factory buildings to the Americas

One impact of the African Slave Trade included ___________

• less shipping between continents

• more opportunities for Africans to own land

• further blending of ethnic groups in Latin America

• the introduction of French and English languages by Africans

The African slave trade grew because European nations wanted the captured Africans ______________________

• to work in new factories

• to replace the labor of the peasants

• to work on the plantations in their colonies

• to increase the number of soldiers in their armies

A lasting impact of the Cuban Revolution has been ____________.

• more leaders chosen by the people

• less political freedoms for Cubans

• more economic choices for the people

• less need for trade with other countries

Which of these was an effect of the Columbian Exchange on Native Americans?

• It caused Native Americans to migrate to new continents.

• It caused dramatic population declines among Native Americans.

• It allowed an extended period of peace among Native Americans.

• It allowed Native Americans to acquire substantial amounts of wealth.

Over 500 million people live in poverty worldwide. Latin America accounts for how many of that 500 million?

• 130 Million

• 20 Million

• 180 Million

• 50 Million