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U3 Test 2020-2021

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Weak governments are continuously plagued by weak economies

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Tourism is illegal in the areas of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean

a)

True

b)

False

3.

In many Latin American countries, the European country that settled the area usually determined the language and religion of that area.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Latin American Countries are transitioning from Democratic Governments to Dictatorships.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

The main environmental danger to the Amazon rain-forest is what:

(a)  

6.

Many natives immigrated to Argentina after the Spanish conquistadors conquered the region.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Warfare in which a small group of individuals use hit-and-run raids against a larger more formal army

(a)  

8.

A self-government territory that is associated with another country is known as a what?

(a)  

9.

This allows ships to sail east and west without having to sail around Cape Horn

(a)  

10.

Peru has changed government policies that have led to private ownership of mines. What has this done to the mining industry in Peru?

a)

The Mines have become more profitable.

b)

The Mines have closed.

c)

The Mines are expanding.

d)

The Mines have collapsed.

11.

Why would a poor country want to increase their internal food supply, instead of constantly receiving foreign aid?

a)

To be self sufficient, and to create a long term solution to increase their food supply.

b)

To be less self reliant, and to create a temporary solution to their food supply.

c)

To be reliant on foreign aid, to attempt to become a commonwealth

d)

To be self sufficient, and create a short term solution to their food supply issues.

12.

What type of government does Cuba have?

a)

Communist

b)

Monarchy

c)

Democratic

d)

Fascist

13.

All of the following are characteristics of a Communist dictatorship except one. Which one?

a)

There are a large amount of private businesses.

b)

Government Controls all domestic television ads

c)

Leader seizes control by force

d)

Government exists to serve and benefit the leader

14.

Central and South American Countries were colonized by nations from Europe.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

According to the Cartogram, Which country has the largest population?

a)

Guatemala

b)

Mexico

c)

United States

d)

Brazil

16.

According to the Cartogram, which of the following countries have populations that are similar in size?

a)

Costa Rica

b)

Columbia

c)

El Salvador

d)

Venezuela

17.

According to the graph above, which of the following area saw the greatest number of enslaved Africans?

a)

Portuguese Brazil

b)

British North American

c)

Spanish America, Spanish Caribbean

d)

Europe and Asia

18.

Which City would have the smallest population?

a)

Manaus

b)

Bogota

c)

Rio de Janero

d)

Brasilia

19.

Why is there such a small population in the central area of South America?

a)

Rain Forests

b)

Atacama Desert

c)

Pampas

d)

Llanos