Latin America Quiz

How many countries make up Latin America?

• 33

• 20

• 15

• 25

Which country is the largest in the region in terms of population and size?

• Argentina

• Brazil

• Mexico

• Chile

What language is spoken there, making it the largest country in the world where this is spoken?

• Spanish

• French

• Portuguese

• Italian

Why is this region called Latin America?

• Because of its tropical climate

• Because of its ancient ruins

• Because most of its people speak Spanish or Portuguese which is based on Latin

• Because of its geographical location

Where was Latin once spoken?

• Roman Empire about 2,000 years ago

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Egypt

• Mesopotamia

Why are the languages spoken here called Romance languages?

• Because of their poetic nature

• Because of their Roman roots

• Because of their musical sound

• Because of their complexity

Which group was probably the first to live in what would become Latin America?

• Vikings from Scandinavia

• Nomads from Africa

• Hunter gatherers from Asia

• Settlers from Europe

What were the most important crops to Latin America when they started farming?

• Wheat and barley

• Rice and beans

• Maize and potatoes

• Sugar and cotton

What three empires created civilizations in Latin America?

• Romans, Greeks, Egyptians

• Maya, Aztecs, Incas

• Chinese, Japanese, Koreans

• Persians, Babylonians, Assyrians

What was the swapping of animals, plants, and diseases called between Europe and the Americas?

• Silk Road Exchange

• Colombian Exchange

• Atlantic Trade

• Pacific Exchange