Unit 3 Social Studies Test Review-Latin America

Which two types of government do we see in Latin American countries?

• Communism and Fascism

• Parliamentary Democracy and Presidential Democracy

• Monarchy and Democracy

• Presidential Democracy and Monarchy

Which statement about human migration is true?

• Human migration results in a better quality of life for both the migrants and the native population.

• Human migration leads to better employment opportunities and improved environmental conditions.

• Human migration almost always causes economic and political disaster and should be avoided.

• Human migration can cause the blending of the languages and cultural practices of different cultures.

What is the major mountain range that runs along the western coast of South America?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Andes Mountains

• Amazon Mountains

In 1973, Augusto Pinochet overthrew an elected official and gained power in Chile. Therefore, from the beginning, his rise to power could never be considered —

• dictatorial

• representative of the international community's will

• anti-democratic

• representative of the people's will

International sporting events like the Olympics and the World Cup are opportunities

for both cultural exchange and economic development. Which of the following is the

primary way that countries benefit from hosting such international events?

• Investments related to these events are usually focused on the country's poor.

• Once the events are over, the new stadiums are maintained and used by the

  public.

• These events can bring prestige and investment to the host country.

• Host cities are almost certain to earn a good return on their investment.

South America was colonized primarily by Spain and Portugal. These countries

brought their culture, language, and religion (Catholicism) to the continent and its

people. Today, more than 12% of the world's Catholics live in which Portuguesespeaking

country in South America?

• Ecuador

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Chile

Coffee is a vital part of many people's morning routines in the United States and

Europe. However, little to no coffee is grown in either of these places, and so it must

be imported from countries such as Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil, India and Indonesia. Based on the geography of these countries, which type of climate is generally best for the

growth of coffee plants?

• Tropical with plenty of rainfall

• Mountains with regular snowfall

• High-altitude desert

• Low-lying swamp

In 1973, Augusto Pinochet overthrew an elected official and gained power in Chile.

Therefore he could be considered —

• a dictator

• an elected official

• the leader of a democracy

• a representative of the people's will

What European country colonized much of Latin America and therefore many countries in Latin America speak their language?

• England

• Spain

• Germany

• Italy

Latin America consists of Mexico, Central America and South America

• True

• False