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Latin America Vocab

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these countries could be described as an "ISTHMUS"?

a)

The United States

b)

Panama

c)

Mexico

d)

Argentina

2.

Mestizo people are of mixed European and ______ ancestry.

a)

Black

b)

Asian

c)

Native

3.

Pyramids were common features across the ancient world. Which pyramid below is located in Central America?

a)

b)

c)

4.

The Ring of Fire is related to which natural disaster?

a)

Tornadoes

b)

Volcanoes

c)

Monsoon

d)

Hurricanes

5.

Which European country was responsible for the colonization of Central America?

a)

Spain

b)

England

c)

The Netherlands

d)

Germany

6.

What is the word for a South American cowboy?

a)

Mestizo

b)

Bisabuelo

c)

Gaucho

d)

Claro

7.

Haciendas are related to the colonization of Central American by which European nation?

a)

Portugal

b)

Spain

c)

England

d)

Germany

8.

Draw a diagram of a rain shadow.

9.

Which of these mountain ranges is located in Mexico?

a)

Rocky Mountains

b)

Appalachian Mountains

c)

Andes Mountains

d)

Sierra Madre Mountains

10.

Which of the following is a major PUSH factor caused by urbanization or over-crowded cities?

a)

Great jobs

b)

Smog/Pollution

c)

Ability to receive a free education

d)

Developed infrastructure