Latin America Quiz

Which language is predominantly spoken in Latin America?

• Spanish

• Portuguese

Which country in Latin America was a British colony?

• Mexico

• Belize

Which cultural traditions in Latin America were influenced by enslaved Africans?

• All of the above

• Rumba and steel drums

Which European country introduced soccer to Latin America?

• Spain

• United Kingdom

Which ancient cultures influenced contemporary societies in South America?

• Maya, Aztec, and Inca

• Indian, Persian, and Arab

Which agricultural product originated in Latin America and spread via the Columbian Exchange?

• Potatoes

• Rice

Which European group built Catholic Cathedrals in Latin America?

• Spanish

• British

Which practice of cattle ranching was spread by the Argentinian vaqueros?

• Grazing management

• Irrigation

Which resource is considered nonrenewable?

• Timber

• Coal

Which region in Latin America is known for deforestation?

• Yucatán Peninsula

• Amazon River region