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WorksheetsLatin America Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which of the following would be the main reason for murals being created?
to pay tribute to Historical & Cultural events
to provide cultural guidelines
to spread religious beliefs
to justify racial segregation
Which of the following is a NEGATIVE effect of farming and mining in Central & South America?
the creation of Calypso Music
the spread of Roman Catholicism
Deforestation
the spread of diseases
Which map displays the Isthmus of Panama?
Which of the following is the best example of how the character of Latin America was changed by the European Colonization?
People of the region reverted back to traditional economic practices
Religion & Language changed drastically
People of South America became nomadic
Hunting and Gathering became the main source of food
What is being shown in the image?
a historical mural
anti-immigration laws
a pro-slavery movement
a water color painting
Cattle Ranching became an important economic activity in South America as a result of which event?
Spanish - American War
War of 1812
Completion of the Panama Canal
The Columbian Exchange
Which of the following would be a common economic activity in Latin American countries that are rich in minerals?
Factory Production
Cattle Ranching
Farming
Mining
The Spanish language is the most commonly spoken language in Latin America; this is a direct result of...
Great Britain colonizing the region
Spain colonizing the region
Mexico colonizing the region
The Soviet Union colonizing the region
What is the most commonly practiced religion in Latin America?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Roman Catholicism
Non-denominational
Which Geographic Region is being represented by the #1?
South America
Mexico
The Caribbean
Central America
Which Geographic Region is being represented by the #4?
The Caribbean
Central America
Mexico
South America
Which Geographic Region is being represented by the #3?
Central America
South America
The Caribbean
Mexico
Which of the following is the best definition of an Isthmus?
narrow strip of land that has water on 3 sides that is connected to a larger land area
narrow strip of land with water on 2 sides that connects 2 larger bodies of land
a body of land that is completely surrounded by water
a high elevated plains area
What man made waterway connects the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean Sea?
Bering Strait
Nile Seaway
Yucatan Peninsula
Panama Canal
The United States is located _____ of Mexico.
North
South
East
West
What new form of music was created in the Caribbean as a result of cultural diffusion from enslaved Africans that were brought to the region?
Country & Western
Rock & Roll
Jazz
Calypso
Most of Northern ___________ is consumed by the Amazon River Basin.
Chile
Brazil
Bolivia
Argentina
What is the largest (most water) river in the World?
Nile River
Mississippi River
Uruguay River
Amazon River
Which of the following is the longest Mountain Range in the World?
Andes Mountains
Himalayan Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
Which of the following are direct results of European Colonization? (choose all that apply)
Spanish is spoken throughout the region
Roman Catholicism is the most practiced religion
Cattle Ranching becomes an important economic activity in South America
French is spoken throughout Central America
