South America Quiz

What is the official language of Brazil?

• French

• Spanish

• English

• Portuguese

Which culture has influenced Brazilian food, music, and dance?

• Native American

• All of the above

• European

• African

What is the major form of transportation in Paraguay?

• Rivers

• Trains

• Cars

• Airplanes

What is the altitude at which humans begin to suffer from altitude sickness?

• 5,000 ft

• 7,000 ft

• 10,000 ft

• 12,000 ft

What were the Spanish goals of colonization in South America?

• Find gold and convert natives to Christianity

• Establish trade routes with Europe

• Expand Spanish territory

• Promote cultural diversity

What was the final destination for more than half of the salves brought to the new world ?

• The final destination for more than half of the slaves brought to the new world was The Spanish Empire and Brazil .

• The final destination for more than half of the slaves brought to the new world was Europe.
• The final destination for more than half of the slaves brought to the new world was the United States.
• The final destination for more than half of the slaves brought to the new world was Asia.

How did the American and French Revolution affect South Americans ?

• The American and French Revolutions had no impact on South Americans.
• The American and French Revolutions caused South Americans to become more loyal to European colonial powers.
• The American and French Revolutions inspired and influenced South Americans to fight for their independence from European colonial powers.
• The American and French Revolutions led to increased conflict and violence in South America.

What are one of the negative side effects of cultural diffusion within South America ?

• Increase in traditional customs and languages of indigenous communities
• Improved preservation of cultural heritage
• Enhanced cultural diversity within South America
• Loss of traditional customs and languages of indigenous communities

What is a negative effect of the cultural diffusion Latin America experienced during the age of European exploration of the New World included?

• Preservation of indigenous languages, traditions, and customs
• Enhancement of trade and economic opportunities for indigenous people
• Assimilation of indigenous cultures into European culture
• An increase in the Transatlantic slave trade

What is the primary religion practiced in Brazil?

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Islam