Latin American Colonization

Which country had a significant influence on the language and culture of the Dominican Republic due to its colonial past?

• Spain

• Italy

• France

• Germany

How did Spanish colonization alter the cultural landscape of Central America?

• It led to the widespread adoption of indigenous languages by the Spanish.

• It introduced new religious beliefs and the Spanish language to the region.

• It resulted in the complete preservation of pre-colonial traditions.

• It established a matriarchal society with enhanced roles for women.

What term best describes the cultural synthesis in Latin America influenced by European colonizers, native inhabitants, and African slaves?

• Newly-blended culture

• Spanish-speaking culture

• Highly-segregated culture

• Mestizo-dominated culture

What natural feature most influences where people live in Brazil?

• llanos

• desert

• rainforest

• mountains

Which group is primarily credited with the development of calypso music in the Caribbean?

• French settlers who colonized the islands

• Indigenous Taino people of the Caribbean

• Portuguese explorers who navigated the region

• African slaves who were brought to the Caribbean

The Panama Canal is located in which Central America country.

• Guatemala

• Nicaragua

• United States

• Panama

In which country does the majority of the Amazon Rainforest lie?

• Colombia

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Venezuela

Which North American country is part of the Latin American culture region?

• Canada

• United States

• Costa Rica

• Brazil

Which of the following best describes the cultural diversity in Latin America?

• It is a region with a single dominant culture.

• It is a region where only Spanish is spoken.

• It is a region with a rich blend of Indigenous, African, and European influences.

• It is a region where all traditions are the same.

Which of the following is one way language patterns in the Caribbean were affected by cultural diffusion?

• English eventually displaced other languages in the region.

• Spanish became the official language of the Caribbean islands.

• Languages from West Africa came to dominate in the Caribbean.

• Several European languages replaced many indigenous languages.