Colonization's Impact on Latin America

Which Latin American country's language and culture was greatly influenced by Portugal?

• Brazil

• Mexico

• Peru

• Haiti

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What was one effect of European conquest in Latin America?

• Increase in Native American population

• Introduction of new diseases led to many Native American deaths

• The Spanish became slaves to the Native Americans

• Europeans began die in large numbers

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Which religion became dominant in most Latin American countries as a result of colonization?

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Christianity (Catholicism)

• Hinduism

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Which two countries colonized much of Latin America?

• Spain and France

• Spain and Portugal

• Portugal and Britain

• Britain and Japan

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What was a major reason for European colonization of Latin America?

• To escape cold climates

• To find more resources such as gold and silver

• To learn new languages

• To avoid European wars

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What happened to many indigenous cultures as a result of European conquest?

• They remained unchanged

• Deadly diseases killed many. Natives were also enslaved.

• They became the only cultures in the region

• They conquered Europe

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Which of the following best explains why African slaves were brought to Latin America during colonization?

• To serve as government officials

• To work on plantations after indigenous populations declined

• To teach European languages

• To explore new lands

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Select the location of Brazil

Select the location of Mexico

Match the following

• Native or the first people to live there

• Indigenous

• Taking over new land to control

• Conquest

• To forcibly or violently take control of

• Colonization