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Latin America Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which Latin American country is NOT known for its vast oil reserves?

a)

Ecuador

b)

Paraguay

c)

Mexico

d)

Venezuela

2.

What island country, located south of Florida, has a government with a history of hostility with the United States?

a)

Puerto Rico

b)

Jamaica

c)

Dominican Republic

d)

Cuba

3.

This is the largest of the ruined cities in the ancient Mayan civilization. It is located in Guatemala in a lowland rainforest and is known as--

a)

Tikal

b)

Machu Picchu

c)

Sierra Madre

d)

Tinochtitlan

4.

The two predominately spoken languages in South America are Spanish and ___________________

a)

German

b)

French

c)

Portuguese

d)

Italian

5.

The Brazilian government is struggling against miners, ranchers, and farmers to preserve what type of ecosystem?

a)

Rainforest

b)

Savannas

c)

Wetlands

d)

Chaparrals

6.

The site in this photograph is part of the cultural landscape of--

a)

North Africa

b)

Eastern Europe

c)

Latin America

d)

Southeast Asia

7.

The largest city in Mexico for both its area and population is ________________.

a)

Puebla

b)

Mexico City

c)

Monterrey

d)

Guadalajara

8.

Latin America and the Caribbean have been strongly influenced by Indian culture, European colonization, and--

a)

Russian traditions

b)

Canadian traditions

c)

German traditions

d)

African traditions

9.

What is the largest river in South America?

a)

Nile

b)

Rio Grande

c)

Amazon

d)

Orinoco

10.

The ancient city in this picture is--

a)

Mecca

b)

Angkor Wat

c)

Hagia Sophia

d)

Machu Picchu

11.

Which mountain range is located on the west coast of South America?

a)

Andes

b)

Sierra Madre

c)

Sierra Occidental

d)

Sierra

12.

European colonization of Latin America resulted in intermarriage and children of mixed ancestry. The offspring of these marriages were called--

a)

Mestizos

b)

Latinos

c)

Mexicans

d)

Patagonians

13.

What city was once Brazil's capital and is known for its carnival and inviting spirit?

a)

Santiago

b)

Buenos Aries

c)

Mexico City

d)

Rio de Janeiro

14.

The biggest religion in Latin America is--

a)

Roman Catholicism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Islam

d)

Hinduism

15.

Which city is the capital of Argentina?

a)

Santiago

b)

Buenos Aires

c)

Mexico City

d)

Rio de Janiero

16.

The larger islands in the Caribbean Sea are known as--

a)

The Lesser Antilles

b)

The Greater Antilles

17.

Cowboys in Argentina are called--

a)

Ranchers

b)

Gauchos

c)

Gardners

d)

Raisers

18.

The grassland located primarily in Colombia and Venezuela is known as--

a)

Pampas

b)

Llanos

c)

Antiplano

d)

Orinoco

19.

In what grassland can you find the Gauchos?

a)

Llanos

b)

Pampas

20.

Mexico City is the site of the ancient Aztec capital. This city was known as--

a)

Tikal

b)

Machu Picchu

c)

Tinochtitlan

d)

Santa Cruz