South America and Global History Quiz

How many countries are there in South America?

• 12

• 13

• 10

• 11

Which South American country has the most neighbors?

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Peru

• Chile

Which country in South America is still a territory of a European country?

• French Guiana

• Suriname

• Guyana

• Uruguay

Which two countries in South America are landlocked?

• Bolivia and Paraguay

• Brazil and Ecuador

• Chile and Argentina

• Colombia and Venezuela

Which South American country has two capitals?

• Bolivia

• Peru

• Argentina

• Brazil

What are Bolivia’s two capitals?

• La Paz and Sucre

• Lima and Cusco

• Bogotá and Medellín

• Caracas and Maracaibo

Why did Europeans begin exploring?

• To find new trade routes

• To escape war

• To convert people

• To explore new religions

What tech helped maritime exploration?

• Compass and astrolabe

• Telescope and microscope

• Printing press and loom

• Spinning wheel and clock

Which two European nations colonized most of Latin America?

• Spain and Portugal

• France and Germany

• Britain and Italy

• Netherlands and Sweden

Which two native empires did the Spanish conquer?

• Aztecs and Incas

• Mayas and Olmecs

• Sioux and Cherokee

• Inuits and Arawaks