WorksheetsSS6G3/SS6G4
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 16mins
Where is Mexico located?
South of the Caribbean Sea
In northern South Africa
Between the Pacific Ocean and Gulf of Mexico
90 miles south of Florida
What is Mexico's most important export?
coffee
oil
diamonds
iron ore
What is the main advantage of Mexico's location to trade with the United States?
It has plenty of natural resources
It is located near Florida
It is close to the water
It borders the United states
Over 75 percent of the people in Mexico live in __________ areas.
rural
urban
coastal
mountain
Which answer choice shows Venezuela's location?
90 miles south of Florida
South of Brazil
northern South America
on the Pacific Ocean
The nearby ____________________ provides Venezuela a shortcut to the Pacific Ocean and trade with Asian countries.
mountains
Panama Canal
Atlantic Ocean
Mexico
Venezuela lies in the tropics and is just north of the equator. This means that it has a _______________ climate all year.
temperate
cool, windy
hot, tropical
mild, rainy
About ______ percent of the people in Venezuela live in urban areas along the coast in the northern part of the country.
10
15
30
88
Half of Venezuela's government’s money comes from the __________business.
fishing
mining
coal
oil
Where is Brazil located?
it borders the united stated
90 miles south of Florida
eastern side of South America along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean
the southern part of South America near the Pacific ocean
Brazil’s most important trading partner is __________________.
China
United States
Japan
Europe
Most Brazilians live near
the Amazon Rainforest
The Atlantic coast
The Sierra Madre Mountains
the pacific coast
Most of Brazil's climate is
hot and tropical
cool and dry
temperate
cold
Nearly 85 percent of Brazilians live in _________ environments.
rural
urban
mountain
desert
Brazil produces one-third of the world’s ____________.
diamonds
uranium
coffee
oil
Where is Cuba located?
90 miles south of Florida in the Caribbean
northern coast of South America
central South America
the Pacific Ocean
Most Cubans (76 percent) live in _________ areas.
rural
coastal
urban
mountain
Cuba’s climate is __________ but moderated by tradewinds.
cool
temperate
tropical
dry
For centuries, _________________ plantations have been a major source of income for Cuba.
coffee
corn
sugar cane
southern
Why does the United States not trade with Cuba?
Cuba is too far away
Cuba is a communist country
Cuba has nothing the United States needs
none of the above
What are the three main sources of the cultural groups of Latin America and the Caribbean?
Africans, Mulattoes, Catholics
Africans, Europeans, Native Americans
Mestizos, Native Americans, Europeans
Native Americans, Mulattoes, Europeans
In Latin America and the Caribbean, people with which ethnic background often have better jobs and more money?
African
Mestizo
European
Native American
How is "Day of the Dead" an example of blended culture?
It is celebrated by traditional African Cultures.
A Roman Catholic holiday is given a new name in Mexico.
The Roman Catholic holiday is celebrated in a way that includes Native American traditions.
The Native American belief is celebrated in the same way it has for thousands of years.
What is one cause for the blending of cultures in Latin America and the Caribbean?
Men and women from different ethnic groups intermarried
Native Americans adapted their beliefs to the beliefs of other people
The rugged land of central and South America kept the people apart
People from different ethnic groups enjoyed learning about other cultures
Ancestors of African and European decent
Mulattoes
Mestizos
Ancestors of European and Native American decent
Mulattoes
Mestizos
What are the two primary languages of Latin America?
English and French
French and Spanish
Portuguese and English
Spanish and Portuguese
Spanish and Portuguese are based on what root language?
Spanish
Portuguese
ancient Latin
ancient German
Why does the term Latin America fit as a description for the regions of Central and South America and the Caribbean?
The people in those countries speak Latin
The countries share similar culture
The people in that area speak languages that come from Latin
Which countries are included in the term Latin America?
All countries that speak Latin
countries located in North America
countries in Central and South America and the Caribbean
countries that are in Central and South America, but not the Caribbean
What country claimed most land in Brazil in 1763?
Spain
Portugal
Mexico
The United States
What countries claimed Florida around 1763?
Spain
Portugal
Germany
France
