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Ch. 9 Test

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Mexico is the United State's nearest _________ neighbor?

a)
western
b)
northern
c)
southern
d)
eastern
2.

What is a plaza?

a)
A plaza is a type of dance
b)
A plaza is a type of sandwich
c)
A plaza is a type of bird
d)
A plaza is a public square or open space in a city or town.
3.

What kind of government does Mexico have?

a)
Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy
b)
Authoritarian military dictatorship
c)
Federal presidential representative democratic republic
d)
Federal parliamentary representative democratic republic
4.

What is a Mexican celebration called?

a)
siesta
b)
fiesta
c)
party
d)
celebration
5.

What are vaqueros?

a)

Mexican factory workers

b)

Spanish or Mexican cowhands

c)
Japanese samurais
d)

Mexican military

6.

What is true of subsistence farms?

a)
They are typically large-scale operations
b)
They focus on producing goods for export
c)
They rely heavily on modern technology
d)
They focus on producing enough food to meet the needs of the farmer and their family.
7.

What are plantations?

a)
Large farms specializing in commercial crop production.
b)
Small farms for personal use
c)
Urban gardening spaces
d)
Animal sanctuaries
8.

What is NAFTA?

a)
National American Free Trade Agreement
b)
North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement
c)
North American Free Trade Agreement
d)
Northern American Free Trade Agreement
9.

What are maquiladoras?

a)
Maquiladoras are financial institutions in Mexico
b)
Maquiladoras are agricultural farms in Mexico
c)
Maquiladoras are transportation companies in Mexico
d)

Maquiladoras are factories in which workers assemble parts made in other countries

10.

Why have many Mexicans migrated to the United States?

a)
Many Mexicans have migrated to the United States to escape natural disasters
b)
Many Mexicans have migrated to the United States for tourism purposes
c)
Many Mexicans have migrated to the United States in search of better economic opportunities, higher wages, and improved living conditions.
d)
Many Mexicans have migrated to the United States due to lack of cultural diversity in Mexico
11.

Who is Diego Rivera?

a)
An influential Japanese architect celebrated for his minimalist designs.
b)
A famous Italian chef known for his innovative pasta dishes.
c)
A renowned Russian ballet dancer recognized for his graceful performances.
d)
A prominent Mexican painter known for his large murals depicting social and political themes.
12.

How does literacy affect income?

a)
Literacy leads to lower income as it increases competition for jobs
b)
Literacy can positively affect income by opening up more job opportunities, increasing productivity, and enabling individuals to access higher-paying jobs.
c)
Literacy has no impact on income
d)
Literacy decreases income due to oversaturation of skilled workers
13.

How is Costa Rica's literacy rate?

a)

Lower than average

b)

the lowest in Central America

c)

Higher than other Central American countries

d)

0%

14.

What kind of soil does guatemala have?

a)

Sandy

b)

Tropical

c)

Alkaline

d)

Volcanic

15.

What kind of army does Costa Rica have?

a)
Costa Rica has a mandatory military service for all citizens
b)
Costa Rica relies on mercenaries for military defense
c)
Costa Rica has a large standing army
d)
Costa Rica does not have an army.
16.

The people of Cuba and Haiti endure?

a)
natural disasters and social unrest
b)
educational opportunities and technological advancements
c)
cultural celebrations and community support
d)
economic hardships and political instability
17.

What kind of economy does Cuba have?

a)
Market economy
b)
Mixed economy
c)
Traditional economy
d)
Command economy
18.

What are remittances?

a)
Remittances are funds sent by governments to migrants.
b)
Remittances are funds sent by banks to migrants.
c)
Remittances are funds sent by migrants to their home country.
d)
Remittances are funds sent by charities to migrants.
19.

Which Caribbean country has the highest standard of living?

a)
Jamaica
b)

Puerto Rico

c)
Cuba
d)
Dominican Republic
20.

Is Cuba's command economy effective?

a)

Cuba's command economy is ineffective.

b)

Cuba's command economy is effective

21.

The countries of Central America are predominantly?

a)
English-speaking
b)
Spanish-speaking
c)
Portuguese-speaking
d)
French-speaking
22.

Is Central America more dependent on agriculture or manufacturing?

a)
agriculture
b)
manufacturing
23.

What is the Selva?

a)

Highest mountain in South America

b)

Amazon rain forest

c)

Type of food that is only served in South America

d)

Desert in South America

24.

What are favelas?

a)

Traditional Brazillian houses

b)

slum settlements in Brazil

c)

Luxury resorts in the Brazil

d)
Ancient Roman ruins
25.

Which of the following is true of Brazil's population?

a)
Brazil's population is the second largest in the world.
b)
Brazil has the largest population in South America and the fifth largest in the world.
c)
Brazil's population is primarily concentrated in the northern region.
d)
Brazil has the smallest population in South America.
26.

What is the primary language of Brazil?

a)
Spanish
b)
French
c)
English
d)
Portuguese
27.

Brazil is one of the world's leading producers of food crops because

a)
Brazil's climate and geography are not suitable for growing food crops.
b)
Brazil is known for its technology industry, not agriculture.
c)
Brazil is a desert country with limited agricultural potential.
d)
Brazil's climate and geography are conducive to growing a wide variety of food crops.
28.

What supplies Brazil with energy?

a)
Solar power plants
b)
Wind turbines
c)
Geothermal energy sources
d)
Hydroelectric power plants
29.

What mineral resources does Brazil have?

a)
Iron ore, bauxite, manganese, nickel, gold, gemstones
b)
Copper, silver, platinum
c)
Lead, zinc, tin
d)
Uranium, coal, natural gas
30.

What does Brazil use to produce a substitute for gasoline?

a)
diesel
b)
propane
c)
solar power
d)

sugarcane

31.

What is Brazil's greatest natural resource?

a)
Amazon Rainforest
b)
Diamond reserves
c)
Palm oil plantations
d)
Copper mines
32.

What type of government does Brazil have?

a)
Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy
b)

Anarchist government

c)
Federal presidential constitutional republic
d)
Authoritarian military dictatorship
33.

What are gauchos?

a)

South American cowhands

b)
European shepherds
c)
Asian cowboys
d)
South American farmers
34.

What is true of Argentina's national debt?

a)
Low and manageable due to strong economic growth
b)
Non-existent as the country has no debt
c)
Decreasing steadily over the years
d)
High and unsustainable due to economic mismanagement
35.

What resources are important to Venezuela?

a)
Coal, wind energy, timber, and fish
b)
Diamonds, solar power, copper, and wheat
c)
Gold, geothermal energy, silver, and corn
d)
Oil, natural gas, minerals, hydroelectric power, and agricultural products

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