WorksheetsSouth America Lessons 5,6,7
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Where do most South Americans live?
farms
cities
along the coast
in the mountains
What shows the strong influence of African traditions in Brazil?
he strong national interest in soccer
the use of plantation agriculture to grow cash crops
the large Catholic majority in Brazil
music and dance during the celebration of Carnival
How is Carnival an example of cultural exchange in South America?
It combines African dance and European religion
It involves parades and costumed dancers.
It involves the Christian practice of fasting
It attracts millions of participants to Brazil's cities.
How is Brazil different from all other South American countries?
Its official language is Portuguese
Most of its people live in cities.
Its culture is a blend of several cultures.
Most of its people are Christian.
Venezuela’s economic institutions differ from those of other nations in the region mainly because Venezuela
has an entirely free-market economy
engages in a variety of economic activities.
depends heavily on a nationalized oil industry
redistributes land and wealth across classes.
Countries with higher literacy rates tend to have
stronger economies
more natural resources.
greater urban poverty.
more political instability.
How do Spanish South America’s governments compare with that of the United States?
They have presidential systems, unlike the United States.
They are mostly democracies like the United States
They do not have national legislatures like the U.S. Congress.
They have parliamentary systems, unlike the United States.
What is the main goal of Mercosur?
to create a political alliance among South American countries
to allow free trade among South American countries
to address environmental challenges in South America
to raise literacy rates in South America
Political corruption can directly hurt a country’s economy because
it wastes money that could be invested
government leaders may be forced out of power.
citizens lose confidence in their elected officials
citizens have to work harder to pay off politicians
Why does deforestation contribute to climate change?
Chainsaws release gases that heat the atmosphere
When trees are cut down, carbon stored in them is released
Cleared land gives off more carbon than forests.
More timber fuels industry, causing warmer temperatures.
What would most likely solve Venezuela’s problem with oil pollution?
a more effective government
a democratically elected government
foreign investment in its oil industry
better pay for its oil workers
What is a way in which anti-poverty organizations could help South America to address political challenges?
Poor people helped by Oxfam might fight corruption.
Poor people helped by Oxfam might support trade agreements.
Ending poverty could reduce political instability and corruption
Ending poverty could enable South Americans to migrate to the United States.
In which layer do most of the animals live?
emergent
canopy
understory
ground floor
What country does 60% of the rainforest inhabit?
Brazil
Peru
Guyana
Colombia
Why is deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest a dangerous threat to the world?
hurts the natural environment
does not hurt anything
hurts indigious peoples
less oxygen for the world
