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WorksheetsCH 8 South America Today
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
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Class
Date
1.
The term mestizo refers to
a)
people who move to the slums of major South American cities
b)
people whose native language is Creole
c)
people whose ancestry is a blend of European and Indian roots
d)
people who belong to the Quechua group
2.
One reason there are so many languages spoken in South America is the large number of
a)
language classes taught in school
b)
indigenous cultural groups
c)
independent nations that exist
d)
people of European deccent
3.
All countries in South America provide
a)
religious teaching
b)
public education
c)
farming assistance
d)
political stability
4.
When military officers take over a government, it is called a(n)
a)
coup
b)
election
c)
reform
d)
strike
5.
Much of Argentina's agriculture comes from the
a)
Amazon Basin
b)
Andes Mountains
c)
Parana River
d)
Wet Pampas
6.
Like other places in the world with Mediterranean climates, Chile has a
a)
central grassland
b)
dry climate
c)
high elevation
d)
western coast
7.
In Peru, metals and minerals make up close to two-thirds of the country's
a)
mining industry
b)
raw materials
c)
export revenues
d)
natural resources
8.
The forests of Brazil play an important role in the
a)
coffee industry
b)
ethanol industry
c)
paper industry
d)
steel industry
9.
During colonial days, Brazil produced close to one-half of the world's supply of
a)
copper
b)
gold
c)
coffee
d)
beef
10.
The Brazilian government hopes that the 2016 Olympics will
a)
take place in the city of Rio de Janeiro
b)
increase population
c)
make people notice Brazilian athletes
d)
create new jobs
11.
In South America, what group of people are called the mestizos?
a)
those who practice ancient farming traditions in the lowlands
b)
those who speak an indigenous language
c)
those who have ablend of European and Indian ancestry
d)
those who are descendants of the Inca people
12.
In what way have the Munduruku adapted to life in the modern world?
a)
They make sweaters from Alpaca wool.
b)
They sell latex in exchange for goods.
c)
They harvest potatoes to bring to market.
d)
They buy farmm equipment in local towns.
13.
What are the two most widely spoken languages in South America?
a)
English and Portuguese
b)
French and Creole
c)
Portuguese and Spanish
d)
Spanish and Dutch
14.
What is one reason so many indigenous languages have survived in South America?
a)
colonization
b)
religion
c)
topography
d)
warfare
15.
What religion is practiced by about 80% of South Americans today?
a)
Candomble
b)
Catholicism
c)
Protestantism
d)
Quechua
16.
Because of Chile's geographic location, what food plays an important role in the country's cuisine?
a)
beans
b)
beef
c)
rice
d)
seafood
17.
In the 1800s, independence for many South American countries meant the end of what?
a)
colonial authority
b)
international trade
c)
military dictatorship
d)
political challenges
18.
What challenges have Argentina, Peru, and Chile all faced?
a)
Populations have been decreasing.
b)
Exports have been few.
c)
Leadership has changed frequently.
d)
Brazil threatened war.
19.
What is the region called the Wet Pampas known for?
a)
abundant crops
b)
cattle ranches
c)
fishing industry
d)
imported horses
20.
Which of the following is a reason for Chile's success in agriculture?
a)
cattle grazing
b)
mild climate
c)
narrow width
d)
long coastlines
21.
What do places with Mediterranean climates have in common?
a)
arid deserts
b)
cold winters
c)
western coasts
d)
high elevations
22.
What statement is true about Peru?
a)
It produces more telephones and batteries than other South American countries.
b)
Its mountain regions are perfect for large-scale farming.
c)
It must import such products as potatoes, wheat, corn, and coffee.
d)
Its mining industry is at the center of the economy.
23.
Brazil is the leading world producer of which product?
a)
bananas
b)
beef
c)
coffee
d)
wood
24.
Which of the following is a major industry in Brazil?
a)
furniture
b)
ships
c)
steel
d)
tea
25.
What natural resource was discovered in Sao Paulo in the late 1600s?
a)
bauxite
b)
copper
c)
gold
d)
silver
26.
What current situation leads to the spread of slums in cities such as Sao Paulo?
a)
rapid population
b)
mild coastal climate
c)
limited building material
d)
profitable land value
27.
What South American city hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics?
a)
Buenos Aires
b)
Mar del Plata
c)
Rio de Janeiro
d)
Sao Paulo
28.
What is one benefit of hosting the Olympic games?
a)
The population of the host city will increase dramatically.
b)
The building of the Olympic Village and other structures will create jobs.
c)
The Olympic Committee will pay for the entire event.
d)
The host country will be allowed to compete in more events than other countries.
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