WorksheetsLatin America Quiz
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is the average life expectancy in Latin America compared to the United States?
75 years in Latin America, 79 years in the U.S.
80 years in Latin America, 79 years in the U.S.
77 years in Latin America, 80 years in the U.S.
79 years in Latin America, 75 years in the U.S.
What is the average GDP per capita in Latin America compared to the United States?
$9,000 in Latin America, $89,800 in the U.S.
$15,000 in Latin America, $50,000 in the U.S.
$11,000 in Latin America, $70,000 in the U.S.
$8,000 in Latin America, $60,000 in the U.S.
What is the average literacy rate in Latin America?
94%
99%
80%
70%
How long is education generally mandatory in most of Latin America?
8-10 years
5-7 years
10-12 years
3-5 years
Which country in Latin America has a life expectancy of 80 years?
Chile
Argentina
Mexico
Brazil
What level of economic development are most Latin American countries considered to have?
Level one
Level two
Level three
Level four
What is the primary function of the Panama Canal?
To connect the Indian and Arctic Oceans
To allow ships to sail around Africa
To connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
To provide a route through Europe
What term describes the Panama Canal as an area that helps people and things move more easily?
Transportation hub
Transportation corridor
Transportation network
Transportation system
What is Mexico the world's leading producer of?
Copper
Zinc
Silver
Iron
Which mineral does Mexico produce more of than anyone else in the world?
Silver
Copper
Zinc
Lead
Who did Europeans first use as slaves for cattle ranching and plantations?
African Americans
Native Americans
Asian Americans
European settlers
What type of economy do most Latin American countries have?
Command economy
Free enterprise economy
Mixed economy
Traditional economy
In a command economy, who controls what is made and the price it is sold for?
The consumers
The government
Private companies
International organizations
Which of the following is a main economic activity in Latin American countries?
Technology
Agriculture
Retail
Education
Which countries are mentioned as having widespread government corruption?
Brazil, Argentina, and Chile
Venezuela, Colombia, and Haiti
Mexico, Peru, and Ecuador
Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay
What is an example of government abuse of power?
Building new schools
Leaders gaining unexplained wealth
Reducing taxes for everyone
Increasing public transportation
What is another example of government abuse of power mentioned in the document?
Providing free healthcare
Drug trafficking and money laundering
Promoting tourism
Supporting local businesses
What type of government does Cuba have?
Democratic
Communist
Monarchy
Federal
