South America Lessons 5,6,7

Where do most South Americans live?

• farms

• cities

• along the coast

• in the mountains

What shows the strong influence of African traditions in Brazil?

• he strong national interest in soccer

• the use of plantation agriculture to grow cash crops

• the large Catholic majority in Brazil

• music and dance during the celebration of Carnival

How is Carnival an example of cultural exchange in South America?

• It combines African dance and European religion

• It involves parades and costumed dancers.

• It involves the Christian practice of fasting

• It attracts millions of participants to Brazil's cities.

How is Brazil different from all other South American countries?

• Its official language is Portuguese

• Most of its people live in cities.

• Its culture is a blend of several cultures.

• Most of its people are Christian.

Venezuela’s economic institutions differ from those of other nations in the region mainly because Venezuela

• has an entirely free-market economy

• engages in a variety of economic activities.

• depends heavily on a nationalized oil industry

• redistributes land and wealth across classes.

Countries with higher literacy rates tend to have

• stronger economies

• more natural resources.

• greater urban poverty.

• more political instability.

How do Spanish South America’s governments compare with that of the United States?

• They have presidential systems, unlike the United States.

• They are mostly democracies like the United States

• They do not have national legislatures like the U.S. Congress.

• They have parliamentary systems, unlike the United States.

What is the main goal of Mercosur?

• to create a political alliance among South American countries

• to allow free trade among South American countries

• to address environmental challenges in South America

• to raise literacy rates in South America

Political corruption can directly hurt a country’s economy because

• it wastes money that could be invested

• government leaders may be forced out of power.

• citizens lose confidence in their elected officials

• citizens have to work harder to pay off politicians

Why does deforestation contribute to climate change?

• Chainsaws release gases that heat the atmosphere

• When trees are cut down, carbon stored in them is released

• Cleared land gives off more carbon than forests.

• More timber fuels industry, causing warmer temperatures.