Latin America History Review for Test

What two European nations colonized most of Latin America?

• Spain and Ireland

• Portugal and Great Britain

• Portugal and Spain

• France and Italy

Which of the following were reasons for colonization in Latin America?

• abundant furs and gold

• fertile soil and humidity

• good locations for academic facilities

• lots of ice and snow

How did the colonies of Latin America make their money?

• By investing in cultivation of cash crops

• By manufacturing plastic products

• By trading with the natives

• By digging for minerals

Based on your knowledge of natural resources and climate regions, which cash crop would most likely be grown on Cuba?

• Pine nuts

• Wheat

• Sugarcane

• Carrots

What role did slavery play in Latin American colonization?

• Slaves were forced to learn native languages.

• Slaves were forced to return to Africa.

• Slaves were forced to attend school.

• Slaves were forced to work the land.

Which of the following best describes why Europeans chose Africa as their second source of slaves?

• Europeans were excited to do the work themselves.

• Natives were first used but many died due to disease and harsh treatment.

• Africans strong reading abilities would be able to provide the best source of labor.

• Europeans did not know how to read at this time.

If we start in Europe, what was the flow of the triangular trade?

• Europe, Africa, Asia, Americas

• Europe, Africa, Europe, Americas

• Europe, Africa, Americas, Europe

• Europe, Americas, Africa, Americas

Which of the following is a cultural impact of African slaves being brought to the Americas?

• Africans will spread Catholicism.

• Spanish and African people and their culture would blend.

• Africans would learn new customs to take to Africa.

Which of the following would be a cause of the Cuban Revolution?

• Cubans wanted more US business in their country.

• Cubans were against free elections.

• Cubans did not trust their political leaders and were poor.

Who was the leader of the Cuba Revolution?

• Cesar Chaves

• Fidel Castro

• Francisco Pizarro