5th six weeks

Canada and the United States share a history of colonization and immigration resulting in a region that is characterized by  —

• shared language, political unity, and common currency
• distinct cultures, economic isolation, and conflicting values
• separate histories, cultural diversity, and economic competition
• mulitculturalism

Which of the following is one way cultures of Central America were influenced by Spanish colonization?

• Influence of Russian culture and customs
• Christianity and the Spanish language were introduced into the region.

• Spread of Chinese language and traditions
• Introduction of Italian language, religion, and customs

Throughout history, many nomadic groups moved through Russia and the Eurasian Republics. What is the lasting impact of these migrations?

• People in the region speak many different languages.

• Increase in agricultural productivity
• Formation of permanent settlements
• Decline in cultural diversity

Which conflicted resulted in expanding the territory of the Soviet Union?

• Cold War
• World War II
• Vietnam War
• Korean War

Every year, on September 16, the citizens of Mexico celebrate its independence from Spain.

What evidence of Spain's rule is found in Mexico today?

Select TWO correct answers.

• Roman Catholicism is the dominant religion.

• Dutch influence in local cuisine
• Spanish is the dominant language

• French language spoken by the majority of the population

Most of Argentina’s population lives in the geographic area of –

• Amazon Rainforest
• Pampas region
• Atacama Desert
• Andes Mountains

Which geographic factor is most responsible for the population patterns of Brazil?

• Great Barrier Reef
• Sahara Desert
• Amazon Rainforest
• Andes Mountains

What is one way that the migration of European colonists to South America changed the character of the region?

• Native groups switched from terrace to field farming.

• Economic practices reverted to traditional methods.

• Men and women gained greater social equality.

• Religion and language patterns changed significantly.

Which body of water creates a portion of the border between the United States and Canada?

• Pacific Ocean
• Mississippi River
• Gulf of Mexico
• Hudson Bay

Landforms of Latin America

______________________

Isthmus of Panama

Amazon Basin

Andes Mountains

What landform best completes the list above?

• Andes Desert
• Yucatan Peninsula

• Brazil Plateau
• Panama Canal