History of Mesoamerica and Spanish Colonization

Based on the reading above and what you know, which of the following inference can be made?

• Mexico has only recently appreciated its multiculturalism related to other cultures.

• Ancient cultures have disappeared and left little trace today in modern Mexico.

• The indigenous cultures blended with the Spanish to create Mexican culture.

• The Spanish destroyed so much of the ancient/native cultures, that nothing is left of them.

Fill in the blank: The Spanish colonization of Mesoamerica began in the year ____.

• 1492

• 1521

• 1600

• 1821

Which religion had the highest percentage in South America in 1990 according to the pie chart?

• Protestant

• Other Christian

• Roman Catholic

• Nonreligious

In 1990, Roman Catholicism was the dominant religion in South America, making up 87% of the population. This was primarily due to the influence of ________ colonization.

• African

• Spanish

• Incan

• Indigenous

The best statement for the above textbox is -

• The above accomplishments were not enough for the Incans to survive in the harsh Andes Mountains.

• The Aztecs were more advanced in some ways than the Spanish.

• The Mayans made many contributions, such as the 365 day calendar.

• The Incans had created a highly developed society.

Fill in the blank: The Incans were known for their advanced ______, which included Machu Picchu.

• Architecture

• Agriculture

• Mathematics

• Astronomy

What is significant about the land area above?

• European conquerors did not settle in this area.

• Indigenous/native peoples were not enslaved by their European conquerors.

• Latin America contains the same type of climate and ecosystems throughout.

• Latin America contains four geographic regions - North America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.

Fill in the blank: The Caribbean Sea is located to the ______ of the Gulf of Mexico.

• North

• South

• East

• West

Which region had the highest percentage of oil reserves in 2002?

• North America

• Middle East

• Europe

• Africa

Fill in the blank: In 2002, the region with the highest oil consumption was _______.

• A) Asia

• B) North America

• C) Europe

• D) South America