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WorksheetsCentral and South America
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 17mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is one way language patterns in the Caribbean were affected by cultural diffusion?
a)
English eventually displaced other languages in the region.
b)
Spanish became the official language of the Caribbean islands.
c)
Languages from West Africa came to dominate in the Caribbean.
d)
Several European languages replaced many indigenous languages.
2.
Which Caribbean nation is an example of rule by one?
a)
Cuba
b)
Haiti
c)
Jamaica
d)
Trinidad
3.
Which industry benefits from the favorable climate conditions of the Caribbean Sea?
a)
Banking
b)
Shipbuilding
c)
Telecommunications
d)
Tourism
4.
What geographic feature helps Peru and Chili to protect their eastern boundary?
a)
Lake Titicaca
b)
Pacific Ocean
c)
Amazon River
d)
Andes Mountains
5.
How does the physical geography of Peru and Chili influence settlement patterns in the region?
a)
The milder climate in the southern part of the region has attracted more people to the area.
b)
The location of mountains and a desert has concentrated the population along the coastline.
c)
The abundance of fertile soil in the Amazon River basin has attracted settlements to this area.
d)
The lack of resources in the coastal region has forced people to live high in the Andes Mountains.
6.
South America can be considered a culture region because —
a)
most of the governments in the region are republics
b)
a majority of the population practices the same religion
c)
the region is home to many various indigenous culture groups
d)
agriculture is the most common economic activity in the region
7.
Enslaved Africans that were brought for work in South America were also responsible for the diffusion of many popular new forms of
a)
language and housing
b)
government
c)
dance, food, and music
d)
sporting and games
8.
In what region of South America does the Amazon River basin mostly cover?
a)
Chile
b)
Brazil
c)
Argentina
d)
Peru
9.
Which of the following best explains why most of Central America’s population lives in rural areas?
a)
Living in cities increases the chance of surviving hurricanes.
b)
Farming is the primary economic activity in the region.
c)
Shortages in housing are common in the cities of the region.
d)
Clearing forests has promoted migration away from urban areas.
10.
What is one way that the migration of European colonists to South America changed the character of the region?
a)
Men and women grained greater social equality
b)
Economic practices reverted to traditional methods
c)
Religion and language patterns changed significantly
d)
native groups switched from terrace to field farming
11.
Which cultural trait distinguishes Brazil from most other nations in South America?
a)
lack of education
b)
speaking the Portuguese language
c)
Protestant religious beliefs
d)
The Carnival religious celebration
12.
Today most governments in South America are considered limited. Additionally, most countries in South America are considered economically developed. One reason why many South American countries limit the power of government is in order to
a)
force out colonial powers
b)
provide more freedom for native Inca civilizations
c)
end the practice of slavery
d)
promote economic freedom
13.
Which physical process contributes to the reduction in the size of islands in the Pacific Ocean over time?
a)
erosion
b)
volcanism
c)
glaciation
d)
deposition
14.
A shortage of resources and the devastation of an earthquake have made Haiti more dependent on
a)
tourism for economic development
b)
aid and imports from other countries
c)
foreign investment from large companies
d)
military support from surrounding nations
15.
The United States placed economic sanctions against Cuba during the Cold War because
a)
Cuba attempted to reunify with Spain
b)
Cuba claimed to own the Panama Canal
c)
Cuba adopted a system of Communism and allied with the Soviet Union
d)
Cuba trained international terrorist groups
16.
One effect of Cuba eventually adopting free enterprise in the future would likely be
a)
more expenses for the Cuban government
b)
fewer Cubans finding employment opportunities
c)
opportunities for Cubans to own a private business
d)
a guarantee of profits for businesses operations in Cuba
17.
In a communist economic system, economic decisions are primarily made by
a)
the central government
b)
consumers and producers
c)
traditional indigenous leaders
d)
the owners of major industries
18.
The trait of the Spanish language is a reason that Latin America is a
a)
political region
b)
cultural region
c)
physical region
d)
continent
19.
This chart of the Columbian exchange shows the
a)
benefits of exploration of Asia by the Europeans
b)
effects of ocean currents on climate
c)
introduction of South American products into North America
d)
Introduction of culture and products between the Western and Eastern hemispheres
20.
• Forms new land
•Adds fertile ash to soils
•Destroys existing plant and animal life
Which of the following physical processes is described above?
•Adds fertile ash to soils
•Destroys existing plant and animal life
Which of the following physical processes is described above?
a)
erosion and deposition
b)
volcanic eruption
c)
El Nino effects
d)
earthquake effects
21.
Why do people living in coastal regions build retaining walls?
a)
to conserve water
b)
to prevent erosion
c)
to create cropland
d)
to irrigate deserts
22.
Which technological innovation gave Spanish conquistadors an advantage against the indigenous populations of South America?
a)
Ships
b)
Firearms
c)
Disease
d)
Printing Press
23.
South America can be considered a culture region because —
a)
most of the governments in the region are republics
b)
a majority of the population practices the same religion
c)
the region is home to many various indigenous culture groups
d)
agriculture is the most common economic activity in the region
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