Columbian Exchange quiz

Which religion did European conquerors bring to the indigenous people of Latin America?

• Catholicism

• Islam

• Judaism

• Buddhism

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

• Most of these countries have a strong democratic tradition.

• No Native American customs and languages have survived.

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

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

Two nations from the Iberian Peninsula settled most of South America. What evidence do find of this in South America today?

• Many regions in South America are unsettled.

• The people in South America only speak one language.

• The people in South America speak a variety of languages.

• Most countries in South America speak Spanish or Portuguese.

Use the map above to answer the following question.

The shaded country is home to what European language?

• English

• French

• Portuguese

• Spanish

What conclusion can you draw from the fact that Spanish and Portuguese are the most commonly spoken languages in Latin America?

• Latin Americans have chosen to speak Romance languages.

• Latin Americans were born in Spain and Portugal and then moved.

• Spain and Portugal colonized Latin American nations during the 15th and 16th centuries.

• Many Latin Americans travel to Spain and Portugal and learn the language while visiting.

Use the box above to answer the following question.

Using these two facts, what can you conclude about Mexico?

• It was influenced heavily by Spain.

• It was influenced heavily by Brazil.

• It remained free from European influences.

• It has been the main influence on U.S. culture.