LATIN AMERICA REVIEW

What is the popular holiday in Rio that occurs right before Lent and features a parade competition between favelas for the best floats and performances?

• New Year's Eve

• Carnival

• Independence Day

• Christmas

What is a challenge in the region?

• desertification

• Not having enough jobs for everyone who wants one

• Excessive job opportunities

• lack of resources

What are sometimes sent home by people in Latin America to help families?

• Goods and merchandise

• Tourists

• Payments earned in another country called remittances

• Cultural artifacts

What are the three influences that blend to form the culture in Latin America?

• African, Australian, European

• native, African, European

• US, European, Russian

• Language, traditions, and sports

What is the most widely spoken language in the area (not Brazil)?

• Spanish

• Portuguese

• English

• French

Which crop is a staple food in many Latin American countries?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Corn

• Barley

What type of music, originating from Latin America, is recognized worldwide?

• Rock

• Jazz

• Reggae

• Salsa

What is the primary language spoken in Brazil?

• Spanish

• Portuguese

• English

• French

What is a popular Costa Rican phrase that embodies the local lifestyle of relaxation and optimism?

• Viva la Vida

• Pura Vida

• Buen Vivir

• La Dolce Vita

The Amazon River is the largest river in the world by what measure?

• Length

• amount

• depth

• width