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WorksheetsHistorical Development of Latin America Review
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 1hrs 24mins
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 was the result of the European immigrants, indigenous populations, and enslaved Africans living together in Latin America over many generations?
A newly-blended Latin American culture
A Spanish-speaking culture
A highly-segregated culture
A Mestizo-dominated culture
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
Christianity 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
How is Brazil different from other nations in South America?
Lack of education
Portuguese language
Protestant religious beliefs
Carnival religious celebration
Enslaved Africans that were brought for work in South America were also responsible for the diffusion of many new popular forms of-
Architecture
Advanced weaponry
Dance, foods, and music
Sculpture, painting, and art
One of the negative effects of the cultural diffusion Latin America experienced during the age of European exploration of the New World included-
An expansion of the slave trade
An increased number of dangerous storms
The introduction of cattle ranching
The destruction of the tropical rain forests
What historical event explains the high percentage of Catholics in contemporary Latin America?
Colonization of the Americas by the Spanish and Portuguese
The relocation of the Pope’s headquarters to Latin America
Increased migration from Great Britain to South America
English laws that require citizens to practice Catholicism
Knowing the primary language spoken in Brazil is Portuguese. Which of the following reasons best explains why this is the primary language?
In recent years, Brazil has had many immigrants from Portugal
Brazil was colonized by Porugal
The Native Americans in Brazil spoke Portuguese
Most of the countries around Brazil speak Portuguese
The diagram shown best describes what form of trade that took place between the America's, Europe, and Africa>
Triangular Trade and Columbian Exchange
North American Free Trade Agreement
European Free Market Exchange
Caribbean Renewable Resource Market
Which statement best describes the impact the African slave trade had on the Caribbean and South American territories?
The geography of the territories changed due to the African slave trade
Slaves did not revolt against their masters and had no impact on the territories
Plantations suffered due to the cheap labor of African slaves
Culture, language, and traditions were impacted by the movement of African slaves.
Why did the US put a embargo on Cuba
Punish Russia for the cold war
The Cuban Revolution
Cuban was punished for the Missile Crisis
For starting WW2
Who lead the Cuban Revolution
Fidel Castro
Raul Castro
Fulgencio Batista.
Barack Obama
What changes did Fidel Castro
Eliminating freedom of speech
Eliminating freedom of religion
Eliminating freedom of assembly
Eliminating freedom of the press
All the above
What happen after Castro change the policies
Churches closed
Personal property was taken over
Cuban newspapers, radio, & TV were eliminated
All the above
What country help Cubans to gain independence from Spain
Portugal
Brazil
United Sates
Canada
Who won the Cuban Revolution
Sebastien
Fulgencio Batista.
Fidel Castro
Obama
The Cuban Revolution led to the establishment of a ______________ first government in the Western Hemisphere.
anarchist
communist
capitalist
lassaiz-fair
What is the 1962 Cold War event where the Soviet Union, with the agreement of the Castro regime, placed missiles on the island of Cuba?
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Holocaust
Cuban Missile Crisis
Bay of Pigs
When one nation's government decides to prohibit or stop all trade with another nation is known as a(n) _____________.
tariff
quota
embargo
subsidy
As a result of the Cuban Missile Crisis, the
Cuba became a democratic nation
Soviet Union and U.S. signed a peace treaty.
Cold War ended.
United States placed an embargo on the nation of Cuba.
Castro attempted to make improvements in Cuba's ________________ and ____________________.
economy and trade
freedom and equality
healthcare and education
trade and healthcare
Much of Cuba's wealth was controlled by
the U.S.
Soviet Union
Cuba
Spain
All _______________ and _________________ owned by Cubans and Americans became property of the ___________________.
farms; money; Cuban citizens
farms; factories; Cuban government
land and resources; Cuban citizens
land and money; Castro
Castro formed a _______________ government and took away many citizens' __________________.
autocratic; money
democratic; homes
socialist; freedom
communist; rights
Factors that have caused Haiti to have such a high poverty rate are?
hurricanes
poor education
a massive earthquake in 2010
all of these are reasons
Which item was NOT introduced to Europe during the Columbian exchange?
horses
peppers
potatoes
tomatoes
In what way does poverty in Latin America affect the US?
people migrate to US for a better life
it increases trade between US and Latin America countries
people from US emigrate to Latin American countries
the US has threatened to declare war on some Latin American countries
Which of the following best explains Cuba's literacy rate?
Fidel Castro promoted education during his dictatorship
Students moved from other Caribbean countries to Cuba, decreasing other country's literacy rates and increasing Cuba's literacy rate
Cuban students attended American schools located in Cuba
Students attended school in secret while Fidel Castro was dictator because he did not allow public education
What is poverty?
The state of being extremely poor
Having an excessive amount of money
A serious illness
Excessive weight gain due to inactivity
If a country has a low standard of living, what does that mean?
Most people in that country live comfortably
Most people in that country have jobs
Most people in that country have at least a high school education
Most people living in that country live in poverty
Which of the following countries has a low standard of living?
United States
United Kingdom
Haiti
Canada
European Colonizers brought which group of people to the Americas to work as slaves?
Christians
Europeans
Native Americans
Africans
Spain colonized many countries in Latin America. How is Spain's influence still seen in these colonies today?
Most of these countries have a strong democratic tradition.
No Native American customs and languages have survived.
The king of Spain is still the head of state of most of the countries
Most of the people in these countries are Roman Catholic.
Much of the culture in the Caribbean islands, including food, music, and dance, is associated with descendants of enslaved people from which place?
India
Africa
Portugal
Spain
What was the major export from Africa during the Triangular Trade?
Raw Goods like cotton and sugar cane
African Slaves
Finished products like textiles and rum
Roman Catholic Missionaries
What were exports from the Americas during the Triangular Trade?
Finished products like textiles, rum, and manufactured goods
African Slaves
Raw goods like tobacco, sugar cane, and cotton
Roman Catholic Missionaries
As a result of the decline of the Native Population during the Columbian Exchange, what did the Spanish and the Portuguese do in Latin America?
Offered better living conditions to the Native Americans
Imported indentured servants from Europe
Worked on the plantations themselves
Imported slaves from Africa
Trade routes that connected North America, Europe, and Africa
Triangular Trade
Middle Passage
Indentured Servants
Slaves
This was known as the slave's' journey from Africa to North America.
Triangular Trade
Gullah
Columbian Exchange
Middle Passage
This was known as the slave's' journey from Africa to North America.
Triangular Trade
Gullah
Columbian Exchange
Middle Passage
Which does NOT describe the conditions of the Middle Passage?
Slaves received little to no food
Slaves received little exercise
Slaves were given a bed to sleep in
There was little sunlight.
Use the information to answer the question:
[As the Europeans began rapidly expanding into the New World, they discovered they needed a cheap and reliable labor force to establish and maintain the colonies. In particular, they needed this labor force to support growing and exporting materials.]
Which of the images BEST relates to the information?
Use the graphic organizer to answer the question.
Which statement BEST completes the graphic organizer?
European workers traveled too much to work the plantations.
Native people were in short supply due to warfare and diseases.
The Africans enjoyed working and receiving pay by the Europeans.
Settlers from Europe did not know how to operate large plantations.
Use the information to answer the question.
Which two events caused this culture found in Latin America?
Cuban Revolution and the Age of Exploration
Columbian Exchange and Mexican Revolution
Columbian Exchange and Triangular Trade
Cuban Revolution and Brazilian Uprising
Use the information to answer the question:
98% of Mexican citizens speak Spanish as their primary language. 83% of Mexican citizens belong to the
Roman Catholic Church.
Based on the information, what can be concluded about Mexico?
It was heavily influenced by Spain.
It was heavily influenced by Portugal.
It has been the main influence on U.S. culture.
It has remained free from European influence.
Which of the following might be considered a positive result of the Columbian Exchange?
New foods and technologies were available in the Old World and New World.
Europeans were able to diversify their culture by adapting New World religious beliefs.
Latin Americans built stronger immune systems after exposure to European diseases.
A new language was created for all people to use in both the Old World and New World.
Which three continents were involved in the Triangular Trade Route?
North America, South America and Africa
North America, Africa and Europe
North America, South America and Europe
North America, Africa, and Asia
What was sent from North America to Europe?
Manufactured Goods
Gold and Slaves
Raw Materials
Iron Products such as guns
What was sent from Europe to Africa?
Manufactured Goods
Gold and Slaves
Raw Materials
Iron Products such as guns
What was sent from Europe to North America?
Manufactured Goods
Gold and Slaves
Raw Materials
Iron products such as guns
Why have many Latinos chosen to migrate to the US?
To find better jobs and a safer environment
To get to the drugs
To open new business
To find more poverty
[Preview] People choose to migrate, move from one country to another because of PUSH and PULL factors. Which of these would be a PUSH factor causing people to leave their home country (Mexico, Honduras, etc.) and emigrate move to the United States?
Make sure you choose TWO "PUSH factors."
Poverty and a lack of economic opportunity
High rates of violent crime and gang activity
An excellent education system
Excellent job opportunities
[p2] The biggest problem with violence in Mexico stems from ...
This paragraph of the textbook was written in 2014.
the flow of immigrants across its borders.
its war with neighboring countries.
widespread petty crime.
the drug war.
[p3] How have many people of Central America reacted to high levels of poverty and violence in their countries?
They have emigrated to Mexico and the United States
They have fled to the jungles and forests
They have turned increasingly to traditional Catholicism
They have voted for extremist political candidates
[p4] Cuba relied upon _______ for economic support until 1989.
Soviet Union
Chile
Brazil
Mexico
[p5] Which of these statements best describes El Salvador's situation between 2009 & the present?
Plagued by a high murder rate & violence between rival gangs.
Dependent on tourism & remittances from citizens living in Mexico & the US.
Ruled by the conservative ARENA party under President Antonio Saca.
[p5] How did many Hondurans respond to the economic setback of Hurricane Mitch & the rising levels of violence in Honduras?
They joined the Communist Party.
They emigrated to Mexico & the United States.
They voted for Juan Orlando Hernandez, a conservative, as president.
[Review] One result of widespread poverty in Central America is...
increased emigration to Mexico and the United States.
a healthy trade with other regions.
an excellent education system.
great advancements in technology.
Why did the USSR want to put missiles on Cuba?
To have more missiles because they couldn't match the nuclear power of the US
To counter the Warsaw Pact countries that were overthrowing communism
To counter the US missiles in Italy and Turkey
To counter the power of NATO
Why didn't Kennedy want to attack Cuba once the missiles were discovered?
fear of war
fear of communism in the US
fear of putting European allies in danger
fear of losing re-election
Why did the Soviet Union choose Cuba as a site to build missile bases?
Cuba is so close to the US.
They are known for their strong military.
There was a military blockade around Cuba.
They were trying to spread democracy
Name the leader of the Cuban Revolution.....he had strong influence over Cuba for over 50 years.
Atahualpa
Fidel Castro
Raul Castro
Miguel Hidalgo
Why did Cuba ally itself with the U.S.S.R. in the 1960s?
Cuba did not want to trade with the US anymore
The US wanted to be the number one trading partner of Cuba
The US stopped trading with Cuba and Cuba needed supplies for it's citizens
Cuba wanted to become democratic and the U.S.S.R. was the leading democracy at the time
According to the Political Cartoon below, what can you infer about the relationship between the US and Cuba?
Cuba is now on a Terrorism list with the US
The US and Cuban relationship is getting worse
Cubans are no longer allowed to travel to the U.S.S.R.
The relationship between Cuba and the United States is starting to get better
Why did the US place an Embargo on Cuba after the revolution?
Castro nationalized all US businesses in Cuba(seized them)
Cuba lied about becoming a democracy and took away rights.
The Soviet Union put missiles in Cuba facing the US(crisis)
all of the above
Why did the US put a embargo on Cuba
Punish Russia for the cold war
The Cuban Revolution
Cuban was punished for the Missile Crisis
For starting WW2
Who was the first US president to visit Cuba since 1928?
Barack Obama
Jimmy Carter
John F. Kennedy
Raul Castro
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.
Europeans established global trade networks that brought maize to Europe, chili peppers to India, and wheat to the Americas.
the Columbian Exchange was the exchange of plants, animals and diseases between.... (read all options)
the Americas and Europe
Asia and Europe
the Old World and the New World
Lynwood and Compton
Europeans brought _________________ which killed 90% of the population
tobacco
onions
oranges
disease
the exchange of tobacco, sugar cane and the death from disease led to
many deaths
a larger population
more money for luxuries
slavery
Which is not part of the Old World?
Africa
Asia
Europe
North & South America
As native populations decreased in the Americas from sickness and overwork, Europeans looked for new sources of labor by enslaving the ____________.
Africans
Spanish
Portuguese
Americans
Enslaved Africans that were brought for work in South America were also responsible for the diffusion of many new popular forms of-
Architecture
Advanced weaponry
Dance, foods, and music
Sculpture, painting, and art
What changed in the US/Cuba relationship after President Obama's historic visit to Havana?
US is helping Cuba change government
US has removed all trade barriers
An ease on trade and travel restrictions
Cuba ended all censoring of newspapers, radio, tv
An alliance between Cuba and which other government was created after the Cuban Revolution?
Mexico
Spain
Soviet Union
Brazil
In what way does poverty in Latin America affect the US?
people migrate to US for a better life
it increases trade between US and Latin America countries
people from US emigrate to Latin American countries
the US has threatened to declare war on some Latin American countries
