WorksheetsExploration of Latin America
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 11mins
Who were the first Europeans to explore Latin America?
British and Spanish
Spanish and Portuguese
Spanish and French
French and Portuguese
What river divides the United States and Mexico?
Rio Grande River
Mississippi River
Amazon River
Panama Canal
What were the three indigenous Latin American empires?
Cherokee, Maya, and Jumano
Aztec, Comanche, and Apache
Maya, Tigua, and Cherokee
Inca, Maya, and Aztec
How did the Columbian Exchange bring about cultural diffusion in the Caribbean Islands?
The Caribbean colonies became the center of the sugar industry.
New foods, animals, and people were introduced to the Caribbean Islands.
Trade brought about the spread of diseases throughout the islands.
The region was inhabited by two main indigenous groups—the Taino and the Carib.
Many countries in South and Central America speak Spanish because _____.
Mexicans settled there in the 1500s
Portuguese settled there in the 1500s
Native language of their Native Americans
Spanish settled there in the 1500s
What does the excerpt describe?
the differences between Mexican and American cultures
the similarities between Mexican and American cultures
the differences between Mexican and American music
the similarities between Mexican and American geography
Based on the excerpt, which of the following makes up the largest percent of Mexico’s GDP?
services
agriculture
manufacturing
wholesale
Compare what you know about the U.S. government to the description of the Mexican government in the excerpt. How is Mexico’s government different from the U.S. government?
The government is divided into three branches of government.
A president can serve only one four-year term.
The president has more power than the other branches of government.
Citizens elect the president and members of the legislature.
Which of the following rivers begins in the Andes and flows across northern Brazil to the Atlantic Ocean?
the Nile River
the Amazon River
the Ganges
the Volga River
Why was the Panama Canal created and what was its impact?
The list below includes some of the achievements of the people of ancient Athens. Which of the following should be added to the list of achievements? Athens was the first known ________. Laws were voted on directly by the ________.
democracy, citizens
monarchy, citizens
monarchy, king
democracy, king
Which feature of the Roman Republic government is a characteristic of democratic governments today?
Government leaders were elected for life.
The Roman capital was located close to trade routes.
A powerful military leader led the government.
Leaders were elected to oversee the republic.
What was the significance of the Renaissance?
It marked the beginning of the Middle Ages and the feudal system.
It was a time of cultural, artistic, and scientific renewal that influenced modern thought and innovation.
It led to the widespread decline of European civilizations.
It introduced the concept of monarchy for the first time.
Based on the excerpt, which of the following factors contributed to the sense of national identity in Western Europe?
agricultural prosperity
economic development
hand made goods
military strength
Using the map, choose the 2 answers that would be correct.
The United Kingdom is located in Europe and is completely surrounded by water.
The United Kingdom is located east of Spain and south of France.
The United Kingdom is located in Europe, north of the English Channel.
The United Kingdom is located in Europe and is completely landlocked.
The United Kingdom is located in Europe, south of the English Channel.
Which of the following is the best title for this list?
Issues Contributing to the Outbreak of World War I
Principal Reasons for U.S. Entry into World War II
Consequences of Twentieth-Century European Isolationism
Economic Rivalries Between Cold War Superpowers
Which phrase best defines the Holocaust?
The U.S. plan to relocate Japanese American to internment camps
The Allied plan to liberate concentration camps in Eastern Europe
The Nazi campaign to use genocide to eliminate European Jews
The Japanese military strategy to destroy U.S. aircraft carriers
