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WorksheetsLatin America 6th grade
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 21mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The Mayans are known for innovations in...
a)
writing, mathematics, astronomy, and others
b)
Eating, swimming , Mathematics , and others
c)
jumping really far
d)
writing ,mathematics,and building
2.
The Inca settled in the area around present-day Cusco, Peru, high in the ...
a)
northwest
b)
pyramids
c)
Andes Mountains
3.
Why does Latin America predominately speak Latin based languages?
a)
because they were colonized by Europeans with Latin languages
b)
it was the language of the native Aztecs and Mayans
c)
Latin Culture spread from North America
4.
Where is the Amazon River located?
a)
South America
b)
Africa
c)
Asia
d)
North America
5.
Where are the Andes mountains located?
a)
Cuba
b)
Baja California
c)
Chile
6.
Dia de los Muertos is a holiday celebrated in Mexico.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
Which kind of economy would you find in Cuba?
a)
free enterprise
b)
command
c)
mixed market
d)
federal republic
8.
Brazil is located in Southern South America
a)
True
b)
False
9.
The Inca developed terrace farming as solution to what problem?
a)
their geographic location
b)
their culture
c)
to prevent invaders
10.
Which river is located in South America?
a)
The Nile
b)
The Mississippi
c)
The Amazon
d)
The Uruguay
11.
Which two oceans did the Panama Canal connect?
a)
The Indian and Atlantic
b)
Southern and Atlantic
c)
Atlantic and Pacific
12.
El Salvador and Honduras are located where?
a)
South America
b)
Central America
c)
North America
d)
The Carribbean
13.
What is the largest country in South America?
a)
Chile
b)
Argentina
c)
Brazil
14.
Latin America was conquered and controlled by what empire?
a)
Europe
b)
Asia
c)
Russia
d)
The United States
15.
The Andes Mountains are located in the southern part of North America
a)
True
b)
False
16.
What is the primary religion in Latin America?
a)
Catholic
b)
Christian
c)
Mayan
d)
Jewish
17.
My country includes most of the Amazon River and Rainforest
a)
Colombia
b)
Venezuela
c)
Mexico
d)
Brazil
18.
The 3 regions that make up Latin America are
a)
North America, Mexico, and Europe
b)
Central America, South America, and Caribbean
c)
Europe, Australia, North America
d)
Europe, Asia, Africa
19.
Two ways that Central America was influenced by Spanish colonization are...
a)
language and religion
b)
hairstyles and food
c)
sports and landforms
d)
TV shows and pets
20.
Latin America includes all EXCEPT
a)
Mexico
b)
Central America
c)
South America
d)
Spain
21.
What is the most prevalent religion practiced in Latin America?
a)
Catholicism
b)
Protestantism
c)
Hinduism
d)
Islam
22.
What feature does number 2 represent?
a)
Andes Mountains
b)
Sierra Madre Mountains
c)
Atacama Desert
d)
Amazon Rain Forest
23.
Which country is represented by number 8?
a)
Bolivia
b)
Venezuela
c)
Brazil
d)
Columbia
24.
Why did the Spanish and Portuguese bring slaves to Latin America?
a)
Trade them
b)
Work on sugar plantations
c)
Work on coffee plantations
d)
Work in diamond mines
25.
Which country is represented by number 3?
a)
Panama
b)
Puerto Rico
c)
Haiti
d)
Cuba
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