History of South America

Who were the Inca?

• Settlers from Europe who colonized South America

• Descendants of people who came from Asia and created a civilization in the Andes Mountains of Peru

• A group of explorers from Africa who settled in South America

• The original Spanish-speaking population of South America

What is Quechua?

• The currency used in the Inca Empire

• The capital city of the Inca Empire

• The language of the Inca

• An economic common market in South America

What is Mercosur?

• A system of roads used by the Inca Empire

• A language spoken in South America

• An ancient religious belief in South America

• An economic common market that began operating in southern South America in 1995

How long did Spanish rule in the region last?

• About 100 years

• Nearly 200 years

• Almost 300 years

• Over 400 years

Which two leaders helped win the region’s independence?

• Francisco Pizarro and José de San Martín

• Simón Bolívar and Francisco Pizarro

• Simón Bolívar and José de San Martín

• José de San Martín and Hernán Cortés

What elements make up the cultural heritage of Latin America?

• Music, literature, and food

• Music, literature, and handmade items

• Dance, painting, and sculpture

• Dance, literature, and food

Who is a famous writer from Colombia who won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1982?

• Pablo Neruda

• Jorge Luis Borges

• Gabriel García Márquez

• Mario Vargas Llosa

Which country in South America is considered the greatest success story due to its associate membership in Mercosur?

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Chile

• Uruguay

Which South American countries have huge oil reserves?

• Brazil and Argentina

• Guyana and Suriname

• Colombia and Venezuela

• Peru and Ecuador

What is the literacy rate in Chile?

• Over 98 percent

• About 90 percent

• Less than 80 percent

• Approximately 85 percent