Latin American History Quiz

Which two European countries colonized much of Latin America?

• Spain and Portugal

• France and Italy

• Germany and Belgium

• Netherlands and United Kingdom

Which language is the most prevalent in Latin America today?

• English

• Portuguese

• Spanish

• French

Which Latin American country's language and culture is greatly influenced by Portugal?

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Mexico

• Chile

Which religion did Spain and Portugal bring to Latin America?

• Islam
• Buddhism
• Romand Catholic

• Hinduism

Why are the religion and languages throughout much of Latin America similar?

• Because they were colonized by Spain and France

• Because of the influence of Asian immigrants

• Because they were colonized by the same countries (Spain and Portugual)

• Because of recent globalization trends

Why did European colonists look to Africa for a labor source for their plantations and mines?

• To use the advanced agricultural techniques of Africans

• Because of a labor shortage in Europe

• To get access to the natural resources of Africa

• Africans were immune to many European diseases

Describe what was traded and by whom on each "leg" of the triangle trade route:

• Goods such as metal, cloths beads and guns went from Europe to Africa, enslaved Africans went to America and the Caribbean, and raw products such as sugar, tobacco and cotton came back to Europe

• Spices were traded by Asians for silk in Europe, who then traded it for gold in Africa.

• Tea was traded by the British in India for spices, which were then traded in the Americas for cotton.

• Woolen goods were traded by Europeans in Africa for gold, which was then traded in India for spices.

How was Latin America’s culture impacted by the African slave trade?

• Through the introduction of new agricultural techniques

• Many former slaves stayed in Latin American and a blending of ethnic groups occurred - blended some languages and religions

• By changing the political systems

• They learned to dance like the Africans and use rain dances to benefit crops.

In Latin America, people with which ethnic background often have better jobs and more money?

• Indigenous

• European descent

• African descent

• Mixed

What are people of indigenous and African backgrounds doing to change this?

• Protest against discrimination

• Push for improved living conditions

• Demand equality

• All of the above