Exploring South America and Its History

Which mountain range in South America is home to Machu Picchu?

• Rocky Mountains

• Andes Mountains

• Himalayas

• Appalachian Mountains

What is the primary language spoken in most of Latin America?

• English

• Spanish

• German

• Mandarin

Which river is the largest by discharge volume in the world and flows through the Amazon Rainforest?

• Nile River

• Mississippi River

• Amazon River

• Yangtze River

Which ocean lies to the east of South America?

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

Which country in South America was colonized by the Portuguese?

• Argentina

• Brazil

• Chile

• Peru

What is the predominant religion in Latin America?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Catholicism

Which desert is known as one of the driest places on Earth and is located in South America?

• Sahara Desert

• Atacama Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Kalahari Desert

Who was the explorer that began the European conquest of Latin America in 1492?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernán Cortés

Which South American city is famous for its Carnival celebration?

• Buenos Aires

• Rio de Janeiro

• Lima

• Santiago

What is the name of the record-keeping system used by the Inca civilization?

• Hieroglyphics

• Quipu

• Cuneiform

• Abacus