World Geography Unit 3 Latin AMerica

The Inca Empire arose in which area of Latin America?

• Valley of Mexico

• Southern Mexico into northern Central America

• Andes Mountains of Peru

• Island of Trinidad

What is the Caribbean's largest export crop?

• Tobacco

• Sugar cane

• Citrus fruits

• Bananas

What is a major growth industry throughout Latin America (especially in Mexico & Caribbean)?

• Tourism

• Manufacturing

• Petroleum

• Agriculture

What is the most populous city of all Latin America?

• Rio do Janeiro

• Lima

• Mexico City

• Sao Paulo

Which river is NOT one of the major river systems in Latin America?

• Amazon

• Rio Grande

• Parana

• Orinoco

Many Mexicans are moving to cities for what reason?

• More land

• Job opportunities

• Education

• Religious purposes

Which of the following is Latin America NOT bound by?

• Pacific Ocean

• Caribbean Sea

• Gulf of Mexico

• Indian Ocean

Which group of individuals were brought to the Caribbean as slaves?

• Africans

• Europeans

• Muslims

• Spanish

Which explorer eventually invaded & conquered the Inca’s?

• Cortes

• Pizarro

• Columbus

• Vasco de Gama

The Aztec Empire arose in which area of Latin America?

• Valley of Mexico

• Southern Mexico into northern Central America

• Andes Mountains of Peru

• Island of Trinidad