Latin America 6th Grade Social Studies

Latin America consists of territory on which two continents?

• North America and South America

• North America and the United States

• South America and Central America

• America and Europe

Most countries in Latin America speak _______.

Draw a compass rose and label it with the first letter of each direction.

Select the oceans that border Latin America.

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

Which major physical geographic feature forms a barrier on the Western side of South America?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Mississippi River

• Rocky Mountains

• Andes Mountains

What major geographic feature is located in the middle of South America, is home to thousands of species of plants and animals, and makes transportation somewhat difficult?

• Amazon River

• Amazon Rainforest

• Nile River

• Buenos Aires

The United States has a higher standard of living than Latin America. True or false?

• True

• False

Which religion is most popular in Latin America due to Spanish colonization?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism

• Daoism

Select the 3 cultures that had the largest impacts on Latin America.

• Native American

• Chinese

• African

• European

Which sport is most popular in Latin America?

• Baseball

• Futbol (Soccer)

• American Football

• Hockey