Fall Semester Exam

Using the map below, what country would you be in at 30 degrees South and 65 degrees West?

• Argentina

• Brazil

• Chile

• Paraguay

Why is the language spoken in Brazil different from most other countries in Latin America?

• Brazil speaks French, while most countries speak Spanish

• Brazil was colonized by Portugal, so they speak Portuguese

• Brazil speaks English because of British colonization

• Brazil has no official language

Answer the questions below: What was the Columbian Exchange?

• A trade of books between explorers

• The movement of plants, animals, and diseases between the Old World and the New World

• A contest between Christopher Columbus and other explorers

• A trade route between Asia and Europe

Answer the questions below: Which of the following was an effect of the Columbian Exchange on the Americas?

• The introduction of new languages such as Portuguese and Spanish

• A decrease in the spread of diseases

• The complete end of European exploration

• A shift to using indigenous languages over European languages

Answer the questions below: Which of the following was a negative effect of the Columbian Exchange?

• Native peoples learned new farming techniques

• Diseases from Europe killed many Native Americans

• New animals were introduced to the Americas

• People enjoyed more types of food worldwide

Answer the questions below: What motivated European explorers to begin the Columbian Exchange?

• The desire to spread their religion (God), gain wealth (Gold), and achieve fame or power (Glory)

• A need for new farming tools

• A wish to create fair trade agreements with Native Americans

• A search for peaceful alliances

Answer the questions below: How did European settlers use land in the Americas after the Columbian Exchange?

• They grew crops for local use only

• They stopped using the land for farming

• They built cities for local trade

• They mined for silver and gold, using native labor to grow cash crops

Answer the questions below: The spread of Roman Catholicism in Latin America was a result of which historical event?

• Spanish and Portuguese migration

• The Columbian Exchange

• The Industrial Revolution

• Native American migration to Europe

What is a negative effect of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest?

• The oxygen levels in the atmosphere increase

• The amount of medicinal plants grows

• Animals will be negatively affected

• Transportation infrastructure improves

In the chart "Types of Latin American Economic Activities," which category matches the notes "produce automobiles, textile factories"?

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

• Services