SS6H1b: European Influences in Latin America

Which of these is NOT a civilization that existed in Latin America before colonization?

• Maya
• Inca
• Aztec
• Persia

Conquer means the original people who lived in a place for a long time.

• True
• False

Which European country conquered most of Latin America, with the exception of Brazil?

• Spain
• Portugal
• Germany
• France

Which best describes an example of “globalization” during the 15th century?

• The English settled the Americas, leaving their own culture behind and adapting to Native American culture
• Spanish & Portuguese explorers brought supplies to Latin America but brought nothing back to Europe
• Spanish & Portuguese explorers only brought diseases to Latin America
• Spanish & Portuguese explorers brought agricultural supplies to Latin America and brought certain crops back to Europe

Which set of European countries colonized most of Latin America?

• Spain & Portugal
• Portugal & France
• Spain & Germany
• Spain & Greece

Which of these is NOT an example of a European influence in Latin America?

• Most of Latin America is Catholic
• Most of Latin America speaks Spanish
• The main language in Brazil is Portuguese
• Most of Latin America is communist

What does indigenous mean?

• People who recently moved to a place
• People who travel around the world
• The original people who have lived in a place
• Groups that follow modern trends

Which Latin American country's language and culture is greatly influenced by Portugal?

• Brazil
• Panama
• Cuba
• Chile

The religion and languages throughout much of Latin America are similar because the people were _________________.

• from the same indigenous group
• from the same country in Asia
• colonized by the same countries
• one independent nation

The colonies established by European powers in the Americas were often created for economic gain, but they also led to tensions with indigenous populations. Was this the correct use of the word colonies?

• Yes
• No