CBA 3 Review

Imagine this! Our adventurous trio - Charlotte, Benjamin, and Scarlett - is planning an exciting expedition to South America. They've noticed a fascinating pattern about the densely populated areas they're eager to explore. Can you guess what it is?

• These areas are hugging the coast

• These areas are nestled inland

• These areas are in the northern part

• These areas are in the southern part

Answer explanation

Coast Means near water where they can access resources like fish and water

Maya, Aria, and Emma are planning an exciting adventure to Brazil. They can't wait to explore the vast river system that is the largest in the world and is the lifeblood of Brazil's lush rainforests. Can you help them remember the name of this river system?

• Amazon

• Nile

• Panama Canal

• Rio Grande

Answer explanation

The name of the river system they are interested in visiting is the Amazon. It is the world's largest river and supports the rain forests of Brazil.

On an exciting school trip to Peru, Mia, Aria, and David were left in awe by the Inca terrace system. Can you guess why Garcilaso de la Vega found the Inca terrace system so impressive?

• Did he believe the Inca used the terrace system to cultivate floating gardens?

• Did he think the Inca used the terrace system to navigate through the Andes?

• Did he assume the Inca used the terrace system as a unique counting method?

• Or was he impressed because the Inca ingeniously used the terrace system to utilize every bit of available land for farming?

Answer explanation

Garcilaso de la Vega believed the Inca terrace system was impressive because it allowed them to use all available land for farming.

Imagine this! During a thrilling school project, Michael, Sophia, and Luna are on a quest to uncover the mysteries of the Spanish colonization of South America. They stumble upon a fascinating fact that almost all of the countries

• use the American dollar as their form of money

• speak Portuguese

• have Roman Catholicism as the most popular religion

• speak Spanish

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'speak Spanish'. The Spanish colonization of South America led to the widespread adoption of the Spanish language in the region.

Imagine this! Liam, Elijah, and Nora are time-traveling historians, and they've just landed in Brazil in the early 1800s. They notice a high number of slave imports during this period. Can you guess why this was the case?

• Did coffee plantations expand, making coffee Brazil's top export?

• Did cotton plantations expand, making cotton Brazil's top export?

• Did gold mining expand, making gold Brazil's top export?

• Did sugar plantations expand, making sugar Brazil's top export?

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Coffee plantations expanded and coffee became Brazil's top export.' This was the case because coffee plantations expanded and coffee became Brazil's top export.

Imagine you're in a lively debate with Benjamin, Samuel, and Grace. The topic? The significance of Carnival to Brazilians! Each of you has a unique perspective. In your opinion, what's the most compelling reason why Carnival holds such importance for Brazilians?

• Benjamin argues that Carnival is the grand finale of celebrations before Christmas.

• Samuel insists that Carnival is a vibrant celebration of the fusion of African and Portuguese cultures.

• Grace suggests that Carnival is a festive tribute to the crops of the Andes Mountains.

• Another viewpoint you heard is that Carnival is a celebration of United States culture.

Answer explanation

Carnival is important to Brazilians because it celebrates the combination of African and Portuguese culture.

Noah, Priya, and Aiden are embarking on a thrilling adventure to the historic city of Sucre. They are buzzing with excitement as they delve into the city's architectural wonders. Can you help them figure out which of the following statements about Sucre's architecture rings true?

• The architecture is a testament to Spanish influence.

• The architecture is a reflection of Incan influence.

• The architecture is a mirror of Canadian influence.

• The architecture is an echo of French influence.

Answer explanation

The architecture of Sucre reflects Spanish influence.