Unit 4

Many people from South America migrate to the north in hopes of crossing into the United States. Which of the following is a likely factors for this population shift?

• Finding more modern living conditions

• Seeking political safety from dictators or oppressive governments in some countries

• Obtaining better pay to support families back in South America

• All of the above

Latin America is a diverse yet blended society because -

• Its people are a mix of Americans, Africans, and Canadians.

• Its people are a mix of Africans Native Indians and Europeans.

• Its people are a mix of Africans, Asians, and Australians.

• Its people are a mix of Americans, Europeans, and Asians.

Which of the following is the BEST explanation of how war spreads culture traits?

• Invaders destroy all aspects of the conquered country's culture.

• Outsiders entering a foreign land always adopt its culture.

• Soldiers entering a foreign land adopt a new fighting techniques.

• Conquering armies force their beliefs on the conquered.

Cultures in the Caribbean vary widely, which is most likely due to --

• Colonization by other nations

• The Columbian Exchange & Colonization by other nations

• The Columbian Exchange

• The close proximity of the islands.

The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group of people to another is called --

(a)  

What impact did the Europeans have on the religion of Latin America?

• Roman Catholicism was introduced to Latin America and has become the predominant religion of the region.

• Buddhism was introduced to Latin America and has become the predominant religion of the region.

• Eastern Orthodox was introduced to Latin America and has become the predominant religion of the region.

• Islam was introduced to Latin America and has become the predominant religion of the region.

Why is Simon Bolivar important to the history of South America?

• He grew the first coffee beans in Bolivia.

• He wrote the first constitution in Cuba.

• He developed agricultural inventions.

• He overthrew the Spanish rulers.

Which of the following were influences from the Age of Exploration on Mexicanculture today?

• Spanish influence

• Aztec influence

• Catholic influence

• Chinese influence

During the colonial period in Latin America, many agricultural products were spread by way of --

(a)  

Which groups shaped the culture of Latin America today?

• Canadian

• African

• European

• Native