1/3 Latin America Recap

What is Latin America?

• Latin America is known for its predominant use of Asian languages.
• Latin America is a term used to describe the region in Africa.
• Latin America is located in Europe.
• Latin America is a cultural region.

Where is Latin America?

• Latin America is in Asia.

• Latin America is in Africa.

• Latin America is in North America.

• Latin America is located in Central and South America.

Which is the most common religion in South America?

• Hinduism
• Catholicism

• Buddhism
• Islam

What is a common export of Latin America?

• Pineapples
• Rice
• Chocolate

• Bananas

Match the ancient number systems

• Mayan

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• Babylonian

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• Incan

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• Roman

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Which country most commonly celebrates Dia de los Muertos?

• Canada
• Mexico
• Spain
• Brazil

Which country has an official language other than Spanish?

• Mexico
• Argentina
• Colombia
• Brazil

What is the Colombian Exchange?

• The Colombian Exchange was the transfer of plants, animals, culture, technology, and ideas between the Americas, West Africa, and the Old World.
• The Colombian Exchange was a trade agreement between Colombia and Spain
• The Colombian Exchange was a military conflict in South America
• The Colombian Exchange was a currency exchange program in Colombia

What were some negative effects of the Colombian Exchange? Pick 2!

• Spread of diseases

• Forced migration of African people

• Increase in cultural diversity
• Peaceful exchange of goods

Circle the good exchanges in green and the negative exchanges in red.