Chapter 8 Review

What country was the home of the Chibcha before the Spanish arrived?

• Venezuela

• Suriname

• Guyana

• Colombia

The countries in Caribbean South America that export oil are _______.

• Venezuela and Guyana

• Colombia and Suriname

• Venezuela and Colombia

• Colombia and Guyana

In what year did Venezuela officially become independent of Spain?

• 1789

• 1811

• 1830

• 1960

In Venezuela, the joropo is a ______.

• traditional Indian ring toss game

• lively couples' dance

• type of rodeo

• form of political protest

The legendary land, rich in gold, inspired by the Chibcha culture is called __________.

• Cartagena

• New Granada

• El Dorado

• Paramaribo

Which European country colonized Suriname?

• the Netherlands

• Great Britain

• France

• Spain

Which crop does the government of Colombia want to export less of?

• flowers

• sugarcane

• cocoa

• coffee

In what region of Caribbean South America do people of African descent mostly live?

• tropical rain forest

• high mountains

• coastal areas

• grassland plains

Which country is a member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?

• Venezuela

• Colombia

• French Guiana

• Suriname

Which country does not include part the Guiana Highlands?

• Suriname

• Colombia

• Venezuela

• Guyana