Latin America History and Geography Quizizz

How many countries are there in Latin America?

• 30

• 33

• 35

• 40

The 1st inhabitants of the land were (a)   from

Asia

Why is it called Latin America?

• It is called Latin America because most of its people speak Spanish or Portuguese and both modern languages are based on Latin.

• It is called Latin America because it was discovered by the Romans.

• It is called Latin America because it is located near the equator.

• It is called Latin America because it was colonized by the British.

Fill in the blank: Incas built a large empire that spread down the ______ coast of South America.

• western

• eastern

• northern

• southern

What happened to many natives during the European colonization?

• They were displaced and suffered from diseases brought by Europeans.

• They formed alliances with European settlers and thrived.

• They successfully resisted and maintained their territories.

• They were unaffected and continued their way of life unchanged.

Which country did not free its slaves until 1888?

• Haiti

• Brazil

• Mexico

Which territory is represented by the color blue in the Colonization of Americas map?

• French Territory

• British Territory

• Dutch Territory

• Russian Territory

Currently, analysts are projecting that at least how many Latin Americans may lose their jobs?

• 10 million

• 5 million

• 2 million

• 0

What percentage of the world's land area does Latin America cover?

• More than 10%

• More than 15%

• More than 20%

• More than 25%

What does the map illustrate about the population density in the Americas?

• The map shows high population density in coastal areas.

• The map indicates uniform population density across the continent.

• The map highlights low population density in urban areas.

• The map illustrates no significant variation in population density.