South America Flashcard

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What is the official language of Brazil?

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Portuguese

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Which culture has influenced Brazilian food, music, and dance? Native American, European, African

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All of the above

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What is the major form of transportation in Paraguay?

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Rivers

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What is the altitude at which humans begin to suffer from altitude sickness?

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10,000 ft

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What were the Spanish goals of colonization in South America?

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Find gold and convert natives to Christianity.

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What was the final destination for more than half of the slaves brought to the new world?

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The final destination for more than half of the slaves brought to the new world was The Spanish Empire and Brazil.

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How did the American and French Revolution affect South Americans?

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The American and French Revolutions inspired and influenced South Americans to fight for their independence from European colonial powers.

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What are one of the negative side effects of cultural diffusion within South America?

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Loss of traditional customs and languages of indigenous communities

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What is a negative effect of the cultural diffusion Latin America experienced during the age of European exploration of the New World included?

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An increase in the Transatlantic slave trade

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What is the primary religion practiced in Brazil?

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Christianity