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WorksheetsLatin America Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
In the traditional Hindu caste system and in the social hierarchy of colonial Latin America, the status of a person was usually determined by
education
wealth
birth
power
“Americans today, and perhaps to a greater extent than ever before, who live within the Spanish system, occupy a position in society no better than that of serfs destined for labor, or at best they have no more status than that of mere consumers. . . .”
This quotation, written in September 1815, represents the views of
Martin Luther
Catherine the Great
Simon Bolivar
Adam Smith
Which outcome was a direct result of the social structure established during European colonization of Latin America?
inequalities of income and power
communist governments were formed in most countries
a small but powerful middle class that owned the land and businesses
family structure of native peoples was destroyed
In many Latin American nations, a major effect of colonial rule has been the
concentration of power in a small group of landowners
minor political role of the military
equal distribution of wealth among social classes
economic control held by the Indian population
Which mountains were an obstacle to Simon Bolivar's efforts to unify Gran Colombia?
Alps
Andes
Zagros
Urals
Which event came first in Latin American history?
Panama regained control of the Panama Canal.
Simon Bolivar established Gran Colombia.
Fidel Castro became the communist leader of Cuba.
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was signed by Mexico, Canada, and the United States
Which geographic factor most limited the growth of Latin American unity of the early 19th century?
the region’s diverse landforms
most of the region’s rivers flowed north to south
the region’s location close to the equator
the region’s lack of natural resources
The varied climate and topography of Latin America have directly led to
the deforestation of the region
the development of many diverse cultures
overpopulation in rural areas
rapid political unification
The topography of Latin America has tended to encourage the development of
rapid industrialization
religious unity
democratic principles
regional differences
In many newly independent 19th-century Latin American nations, power was often concentrated in the hands of the
wealthy landowners
corporate executives
Maya and Aztec officials
peasant farmers
Simón Bolívar, Toussaint L'Ouverture, and José de San Martín are all associated with revolutions in
Africa
Europe
Latin America
South Asia
One way in which Toussaint L'Ouverture, Kwame Nkrumah, and Ho Chi Minh are similar is that each leader
opposed the role of the Roman Catholic Church in politics
established the first democratic government in his country
fought to free his country from European control
embraced the principles of civil disobedience
Base your answer to the following question on the partial outline below and on your knowledge of social studies.
I. _________________________________
A. Ideas from the American Revolution spread.
B. Enslaved persons burned sugar fields and rebelled against French slave owners.
C. Toussaint L'Ouverture organized rebels.
Which title best completes this partial outline?
Causes for Bismarck's Rise to Power
Factors of the Haitian Revolution
Results of the Munich Pact
Situations Contributing to the Zionist Movement
• Toussaint L'Ouverture
• Bernardo O'Higgins
• Jose de San Martin
These individuals had their greatest impact on the
unification of Italy
independence movements in Latin America
Zionist movement
Catholic Counter Reformation
One similarity in the leadership of Latin Americans Jose de San Martin, Toussaint l'Ouverture, Bernardo O' Higgins, and Pedro I was that each leader
opposed United States intervention in Haiti
led a struggle to gain freedom for the people of his nation
opposed membership of his nation in the League of Nations
established an absolute monarchy in his nation
"The rule of law is more powerful than the rule of the tyrant."
— Simon Bolivar
"Whoever has the . . . supreme power . . . is bound to govern by established standing laws."
— John Locke
What is the main idea expressed in these quotations?
Rulers should govern with unlimited power.
All governments must be democratic.
Rulers must be subject to the law.
Governments should be based on the laws of God
"The rule of law is more powerful than the rule of the tyrant."
— Simon Bolivar
"Whoever has the . . . supreme power . . . is bound to govern by established standing laws."
— John Locke
These ideas were first expressed during which period of European history?
Pax Romana
Enlightenment
Middle Ages
Renaissance
In Latin America, Toussaint L'Ouverture, Simon Bolivar, and Miguel Hidalgo are regarded as heroes because of their efforts in
conquering Indian peoples
leading independence movements
spreading Christianity
opposing land reform
The economies of most Latin American countries are characterized by
dependence on exporting raw materials
establishment of successful land redistribution programs
production of heavy industrial machinery
development of trade surpluses
During the 19th century, the economies in most Latin American countries relied primarily on the export of
cash crops
service jobs
hydroelectric power
factory-made goods
