WorksheetsThe Geography of Latin America
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
found mostly in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean
a)
Dry Climate
b)
Tropical Climate
c)
Mid-Latitude Climate
2.
found in Mexico and South America
a)
Dry Climate
b)
Tropical Climate
c)
Mid-Latitude Climate
3.
found in countries south of the equator
a)
Dry Climate
b)
Tropical Climate
c)
Mid-Latitude Climate
4.
a cultural mosaic
a)
Mexico
b)
Central America & the Caribbean
c)
Brazil
d)
Spanish-Speaking South America
5.
Home to the Aztecs, 1200
a)
Mexico
b)
Central America & the Caribbean
c)
Brazil
d)
Spanish-Speaking South America
6.
Language brought by the Portuguese
a)
Mexico
b)
Central America & the Caribbean
c)
Brazil
d)
Spanish-Speaking South America
7.
The Maya built great civilizations
a)
Mexico
b)
Central America & the Caribbean
c)
Brazil
d)
Spanish-Speaking South America
8.
Main settlers were Europeans and Africans brought from the slave trade
a)
Mexico
b)
Central America & the Caribbean
c)
Brazil
d)
Spanish-Speaking South America
9.
Gained independence in 1822
a)
Mexico
b)
Central America & the Caribbean
c)
Brazil
d)
Spanish-Speaking South America
10.
Vicente Fox was elected President here in 2000
a)
Mexico
b)
Central America & the Caribbean
c)
Brazil
d)
Spanish-Speaking South America
11.
Simon Bolivar was a leader in this region
a)
Mexico
b)
Central America & the Caribbean
c)
Brazil
d)
Spanish-Speaking South America
12.
the Inca lived in this region
a)
Mexico
b)
Central America & the Caribbean
c)
Brazil
d)
Spanish-Speaking South America
13.
Emigration remains a huge issue today
a)
Mexico
b)
Central America & the Caribbean
c)
Brazil
d)
Spanish-Speaking South America
14.
Chile has been a successful country in this region
a)
Mexico
b)
Central America & the Caribbean
c)
Brazil
d)
Spanish-Speaking South America
15.
A slave revolt in Haiti took place in this region
a)
Mexico
b)
Central America & the Caribbean
c)
Brazil
d)
Spanish-Speaking South America
16.
The Panama Canal is an important crossroad for trade in this region
a)
Mexico
b)
Central America & the Caribbean
c)
Brazil
d)
Spanish-Speaking South America
17.
The majority of the Amazon Rainforest is in this region
a)
Mexico
b)
Central America & the Caribbean
c)
Brazil
d)
Spanish-Speaking South America
18.
Cortes landed here in 1521
a)
Mexico
b)
Central America & the Caribbean
c)
Brazil
d)
Spanish-Speaking South America
19.
Which of the following IS NOT a reason Latin Americans are leaving the rural areas?
a)
with the hope of improving their lives
b)
to leave the poor facilities/services of the counryside
c)
to move to islands that have not been hit by tsunamis
d)
an attraction to what it appears the cities offer
20.
Which of the following IS NOT a reason Latin Americans are attracted to cities?
a)
the perception that "industry offers opportunity"
b)
the preceoption that there are more services, better living standards
c)
the professional sports teams that are in the cities
d)
many Latin Americans are following a trend
21.
What is the main religion in Mexico today?
a)
Hinduism
b)
Protestant
c)
Catholic
d)
Voodoo
22.
How would you describe how Vicente Fox was as a leader?
a)
successful
b)
weak
c)
moderate
d)
oppressive
23.
What are the major religions in the Caribbean today?
a)
Catholic and Protestant
b)
Catholic mixed with voodoo
c)
Catholic, Protestant, and Judaism
d)
Catholic, Protestant, and voodoo
24.
What Caribbean island achieved independence in 1898, which resulted in other islands following in self-government?
a)
Haiti
b)
Cuba
c)
St. Lucia
d)
Dominican Republic
25.
What are the main sources of income for citizen in Central America and the Caribbean?
a)
tourism and industry
b)
tourism and fishing
c)
engineering and trade
d)
trade and farming
26.
Which of the following native groups mysteriously abandoned their cities around the year 800?
a)
the Aztecs
b)
the Maya
c)
the Incas
d)
the Olmas
27.
Which of the following South American countries has bene the most successful in educating their population?
a)
Brazil
b)
Chile
c)
Haiti
d)
Argentina
28.
The Treaty of Tordesillas:
a)
gave Spain control of the land that is now Mexico
b)
gave Portugal control of the land that is now Brazil
c)
gave Portugal control over parts of South America
d)
gave Brazil their independence from Spain
29.
Why has Brazil's economy managed to be successful?
a)
the country covers a vast area
b)
Brazil has a diverse population
c)
Brazil has abundant natural resources
d)
all of these
30.
Why is the rainforest important?
a)
it regulates the climate
b)
it preserves industrial land
c)
it shelters the Brazilian government
d)
all of these
31.
Which of the following is a cause of deforestation?
a)
livestock
b)
a growing population
c)
natives need to grow crops
d)
all of these
32.
Which of the following is a possible solution for saving the rainforest?
a)
develop new resources
b)
organize an armed militia
c)
educate people and organize protests
d)
all of these
33.
Which of the following is a prerequisite for democracy in Latin America?
a)
free and fair elections
b)
more wealth in the government
c)
better public services
d)
all of these
34.
Which of the following major rivers is NOT in Latin America?
a)
the Orinoco
b)
the Panama
c)
the Ural
d)
the Amazon
35.
What is one economic need for Latin America today?
a)
to stop pollution
b)
to control inflation
c)
to accept the dollar as currency
d)
none of these
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