Latin America Quiz

Which of the following archipelagos is associated with Latin America?

• The Greater Hawaiians

• The Aleutian Islands

• The Antilles

• The Lesser Solomons

T/F: Due to extremes in elevation, Latin America is only capable of subsistence farming

• True

• False

Which religion dominates Latin America and is evidence of European colonization?

• Catholicism

• Islam

• Protestantism

• Hinduism

Which mountain range is NOT associated with Latin America?

• Andes Mountains

• Occidental Sierra Madres

• Incan Mountains

• Oriental Sierra Madres

What represents a major transportation feature in eastern South America?

• Panama Canal

• Pampas

• Amazon Rainforest

• Amazon River

Which ancient civilization utilized terrace farming effectively?

• Mayans

• Incas

• Aztecs

• Olmecs

Much of Latin America is experiencing rapid urbanization? What is the likely cause of this?

• Deforestation

• Seeking jobs

• Climate

• European colonization

Which factor is most closely associated with vertical zonation?

• Climate

• Elevation

• Latitude

• Longitude

Mexico City is located on what ancient capital?

• Tikal

• Titicaca

• Tortuguero

• Tenochtitlan

Calypso is a type of island music utilizing steel drums among other instruments. Where might you likely find this genre of music?

• Mexico

• Peru

• Brazil

• Jamaica