South America Test Review

What native group had a ceremony where the chief would cover his body in gold dust and float on a raft to the middle of Lake Guatavita?

• Inca

• Aztec

• Chibcha

• Maya

Where does South America rank in terms of size of continents?

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

• 5th

What is the world's longest mountain chain on the western side of South America?

• Rocky Mtns.

• Himalaya Mtns.

• Andes Mtns.

• Alps Mtns.

What is the highest waterfall in the world?

• Angel Falls

• Kaieteur Falls

• Niagara Falls

• Orange Falls

What is the name of the body of water highlighted in blue on the map?

• Atlantic

• Pacific

• Arctic

• Indian

What is the name of the body of water highlighted in pink on the map?

• Atlantic

• Pacific

• Arctic

• Indian

The ____________________ is an estuary off the coast of Uruguay and Argentina.

• Pampas

• Patagonia

• Rio de la Plata

• Amazon

True or False: Two achievements by the Inca were Suspension Bridges and a road system.

• True

• False

True or False: The Amazon Rainforest is the largest rainforest in the world.

• True

• False

True or False: The Amazon River is the world's largest river system.

• True

• False