Meso/South American Map and Cultural Characteristics Quiz

What is the longest river in South America?

• Mississippi River

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Yangtze River

Which mountain range runs along the western coast of South America?

• Rocky Mountains

• Himalayas

• Andes Mountains

• Alps

What is the name of the large peninsula located in southern Mexico?

• Yucatan Peninsula

• Baja California Peninsula

• Iberian Peninsula

• Florida Peninsula

Which of the following is a cultural characteristic?

• Language

• River

• Mountain

• Ocean

Which geographical feature is in South America?

• Sahara Desert

• Amazon Rainforest

• Great Barrier Reef

• Gobi Desert

What is the definition of cultural characteristics?

• Physical features like mountains and rivers

• Biological traits of individuals

• Elements that define the identity and traditions of a group

• Political boundaries of a country

Which lake is located on the border of Peru and Bolivia?

• Lake Superior

• Lake Victoria

• Lake Titicaca

• Lake Baikal

Which of the following is NOT a geographical feature of Mesoamerica?

• Sierra Madre Mountains

• Atacama Desert

• Yucatan Peninsula

• Lake Nicaragua

Which river forms part of the border between Mexico and the United States?

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Rio Grande

• Mississippi River

What cultural characteristic often includes myths, legends, and storytelling?

• Geography

• Economy

• Folklore

• Government