Topic 4 Lesson 4 Quiz Review

Which of these leaders is known for leading the South American movement of independence from Spain?

• Hugo Chavez

• Simon Bolivar

• Nicolas Maduro

• Napoleon Bonaparte

Why did South American colonists push for independence from Spain?

• They wanted land distributed evenly.

• The price of coffee had plummeted.

• Dictatorship would provide better leadership.

• They had no say in the laws that governed them.

What term is described by small groups of people, like wealthy land owners, who seek to hold political power?

• Monarcy

• Oligarchy

• Dictatorship

• Republic

What event in Europe would eventually lead to the beginning of Brazil's independence movement?

• The abolishment of slavery

• The rise of mercantilism

• Falling prices of coffee

• Napoleon's invasion of Portugal

________ are armed forces not authorized by a government.

• Paramilitary

• Mercenaries

• Coast Guard

• Guerilla Forces

The act of a government taking over industry or land is known as

• fascism.

• industrialization.

• redistribution.

• nationalization.

When was slavery finally abolished throughout South America?

• Early 1900's

• 1850's

• Early 1800's

• 1880's

Venezuela's oil exports would help to provide revenue for its social welfare programs.

• True

• False

Which countries moved from dictatorships or military control to elected leadership in the 1980's?

• Argentina

• Venezuela

• Brazil

• Colombia

• Chile

The discovery of _____ in the early 1900's greatly influenced Venezuela.

• Coffee

• Cacao

• Oil

• Cotton