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WorksheetsCentral and South America
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 46mins
Which earth process explains the development of the Atacama Desert?
Rainshadow Effect
Wet and Dry Climate Zone
High Latitude Climate
Plate Tectonic Activity
El Nino occurs when the tropical ocean waters are warmer in which ocean?
Atlantic
Indian
Pacific
Arctic
What is the cause of rising surface temperatures of the Pacific Ocean, wildfires and drought in the western United States, and severe flooding on the Pacific coast of South America?
the Gulf Stream
the Jet Stream
La Nina
El Nino
What is a major pull factor for people migrating s from Latin America to the United State?
religious freedom
economic opportunity
the gravitational pull of the moon
a refugee fleeing warfare
What is a push factor?
Something that attracts someone to move
Something that forces someone to move to a new country
The process of moving to another country
The process of moving closer to a school
Spain and Portugal both colonized parts of Latin America. Through spatial diffusion of phenomena, most cultures in Latin and South America are _______________________ .
Catholic
Baptist
Methodist
Lutheran
The biggest negative effect the Columbian Exchange had on the indigenous populations in Latin America was _____.
the constant wars with the Spanish
the constant wars with the French
diseases like smallpox, scarlet fever, small pox
malaria from mosquitoes
The spread of Spanish culture to Latin America was due mostly to
forced migration from Spain to Latin America
the Triangular Trade involving Africa and the New World
allowing indigenous people to emigrate to Spain
conquering the indigenous people and making them adopt their culture
A positive impact of the Columbian Exchange was
manufacturing furniture in Brazil gave people secondary jobs
the transfer of new products and ideas that encouraged economic growth
millions of Africans were kidnapped and brought to South America as slaves
a loss of culture in the Amazon
Quechan speaking descendants of the Incas make up 25% of the population in Peru, 10 % in Bolivia and 7% in Ecuador . What conclusions can you make about cultural diffusion based on the map showing the location of the former Inca Empire?
Ecuador and Argentina share the same type of government.
The jungles of Ecuador were a natural barrier to cultural diffusion.
The Incas are workers for the Bolivians today.
The Inca culture spread throughout South America.
The ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu is now a World Heritage Site. Which of the following was a major achievement of the Incas at this location?
terrace agriculture and aqueducts to channel water for irrigation
gunpowder and advanced mathematics
the unicycle and the steam boat
concrete and bronze weapons
The world's longest above-water mountain range is about 7,000 km (4,300 mi) long. The range stretches from north to south through seven countries in South America, along the west coast of the continent: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
Andes Mountain
Appalachian Mountains
Atlas Mountains
Himalaya Mountains
Country "A" has a higher GDP per capita, higher literacy rate and lower infant mortality rate than Country "B". Which statement is true?
Country "A" is less developed than country "B"
Country "A" is more crowded
Country "B" is less developed than country "A"
When Africans came to Latin and South America as slaves,
Traditional African food, music, and dance were diffused.
Africans began speaking English.
African dances were given up for Brazilian dances.
In developing countries, the level of infrastructure in rural areas is usually -
available to anyone who wants electricity.
.
very limited or not available.
as well developed as it is in urban areas.
The process in which the population of a small village increases to urban level population is known as ________.
CBD
Economic Development
Urbanization
Industrial Revolution
The illustration that shows the correct example of a rural area would be----
Areas with high population density of poor, rural to urban migrants are known as ---
slums or favelas
rural areas
suburban areas
metropolitan areas
The Spanish language in Latin America and continued use of the French language in Senegal are examples of
social mobility
cultural diffusion
humanism
marxism
Which of the following best explains the cultural pattern shown in the diagram?
Colonial immigrants adopted the beliefs of indigenous people living in South America
Incan leaders encouraged people in South America to convert to new religions.
Spanish colonization of South America spread new religious traditions.
African slaves brought new religious traditions to South Amerca.
Enslaved Africans that were brought for work in South America were also responsible for the diffusion of many new popular forms of
architecture
sculpture, painting and art
dance, foods, and music
advanced weaponry
What is one way that the migration of European colonists to South America changed the character of the region?
Men and women gained greater social equality
Economic practices reverted to traditional methods
Native groups switched from terrace to field farming
Religion and language patterns changed significantly.
Many people living in Central and South America practice traditional subsistence agriculture. These same people would also practice _______________ to meet their basic needs.
burning volcanic rock as a source of fuel
building dams to control flooding along rivers
constructing seawalls to stop the full force of hurricanes
cottage industry
One of the negative effects of the cultural diffusion Latin America experienced during the age of European exploration of the New World included--
an increased number of dangerous storms
the introduction of cattle raching
the destruction of the tropical rain forests
an expansion of the slave trade
Many people living in Central America modify the physical environment by--
buirning volcanic rock as a source of fuel
building dams to control flooding along rivers
constructing seawalls to stop the full force of hurricanes
slash and burn agriculture
Which of the following letters indicates the correct location of Mexico on the above map?
A
B
C
D
Based on information on the map above, which geographic feature marks the division between the Central America region of Latin America and the South America region?
Isthmus of Panama
Peninsula of Mexico
Border of Haiti and Dominica Republic
North shore of Cuba
Why is the Roman Catholic religion the dominant religion in Latin America?
African slaves brought new religious traditions to South America
Spanish colonization of South America spread new religious traditions
Incan leaders encouraged people in South America to convert to new religions
Colonial immigrants adopted the beliefs of indigenous people living in South America
What is NOT an effect of the Columbian Exchange?
Language of Spanish and Portuguese
Catholic/Christianity belief
Traditional Aztec, Inca, and Mayan cultures were preserved
Mixed ethnicities
What is using resources without hurting the ability of future generations to meet their own needs is considered?
deforestation
carbon-oxygen cycle
sustainable development
biodiversity development
The original or first people in the Americas are referred to as ____________________.
Settlers
Loggers
Amazonians
Indigenous
A major issue facing the Amazon Rainforest today is ______?
Deforestation for timber and farmland
Carbon Dioxide
Increased Rain
Indigenous Groups
What event led to Latin America having similar culture traits?
Colonization by The British
French Revolution
Colonization by Europeans
American Revolution
South America is a formal cultural region due to their similar...
history of European colonization.
environment.
climate.
latitudes.
One of the negative effects of the cultural diffusion in Latin America experienced during the age of European exploration of the New World included -
An expansion of the slave trades.
An increased number of dangerous storms
The Introduction of cattle ranching
The destruction of the tropical rain-forests
Which of the following is one way cultures of Central America were influenced by Spanish colonization?
Farming became the primary economic activity in the region.
Catholicism and the Spanish language were introduced into the region.
Mayan cultural practices were adopted by the Spanish settlers in the region.
Women gained greater equality when Spanish laws were applied to the region.
The biggest threat to the "lungs of the world" Amazon Rainforest physical environment is
Burning volcanic rock as a source of fuel
Building dams to control flooding along rivers.
Cutting down rain forests to clear land for farming
Constructing seawalls to stop the full force of hurricanes
Terraced farming is an example of ________________?
modifying the environment
destruction of the environment
irrigation dry areas using the drip technique
use off advanced technology equiipment
1903- The 48 mile international waterway allows ships to pass between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean, saving about 8,000 miles and greatly contributing to the expansion of world trade known as globalization.
Platt Amendment
Monroe Doctrine
Boxer Rebellion
Panama Canal
Which of the following is a negative impact that the Columbian Exchange had on the native peoples of the Americas?
The spread of disease killed millions of people.
Agriculture spread to more regions.
The use of the horse caused native peoples to leave.
Native peoples were no longer allowed to use their languages.
Study the image of terraces in Peru. These terraces of Machu Picchu made farming possible and prevented ____.
invasions
excessive sunlight
soil erosion
nutrient depletion
Which letter indicates an area where the Inca once controlled a vast empire by adapting to mountainous rainforest conditions of the Andes by implementing terrace agricultural practices.
A
B
C
D
Which physical process resulted in the creation of the Andes Mountains, El Pulpotec Volcano, and Tierra Del Fuego?
Pacific RIng of Fire
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean tsunamis
Meteor strike into the Gulf of Mexico
Increasing interdependence of nations and peoples across the globe.
Infrastructure
Globalization
Interdependence
Specialization
The development of a worldwide economy called ________________ where countries have agreements like United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) where resources flow fairly freely across borders or have free trade zones.
Globalization
Economy
GDP
Economic Independence
A negative effect of the Columbian Exchange was
the introduction of new foods
indigenous people forced into slavery
the introduction of new technology
indigenous people became civilized
The loss of culture, loss of traditions, increased pollution, risk of pandemics are all negative effects of ______________.
Culturization
Urbanization
Globalization
Environmentalism
People that engage in subsistence agriculture also
engage in cottage industry
engage in quaternary economic activity
engage in commercial agriculture
engage in commercial industry
A poor country, many people engaged in subsistence agriculture and cottage industry with a less advanced economy are trying to increase industry - especially manufacturing and services to improve standard of living for their people.
Developing Nation
Newly Developed Nation
Industrialized Nation
Free Trade Agreement
What is a form of government ruled by one person who usually seized power through unlawful means?
Dictatorship
Oligarchy
Democracy
Parliamentary
Examples: United States, Canada, and Mexico
Monarchy
Anarchy
Theocracy
Democratic Republic
A government where people choose a president who is not above the laws stated in the Constitution.
Absolute Monarchy
Democracy
Dictatorship
Theocracy
Africans came to Latin and South America as slaves and greatly influenced Brazilian culture. Which of the following is an effect of this forced migration still evident, or seen today?
Traditional European food, music, and dance were diffused to Africans.
Africans began speaking English.
Many Brazilians identify as black or mixed race due to slavery.
Rural areas act as the _____ factor while urban areas are the _____ pull factor.
(a)
Urbanization
Satellite city : Hitech City
Shift from rural areas to cities
Plenty of job opportunities
Heavily populated, poor living conditions
Families moving to the cities for industrial jobs caused the cities to see a massive increase in homes being built is also known as
Ruralization
Suburb
Urbanization
All of the above
The illustration that shows the correct example of a rural area would be----
Areas with high population density & crowding are known as ---
urban areas
rural areas
suburban areas
metropolitan areas
What is our definition of URBANIZATION?
a shift in population from urban to rural
a shift in population from rural to urban
a shift from rural to urban
a big town
Which factor affecting climate explains the variation (different) climates in Chile?
Continentality
Mountains
Latitude
Amazon
