WorksheetsGlobal Studies Study Guide: UNIT 3 Latin America & The Caribbean
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
5-5 Transatlantic Trade/Columbian Exchange: Which of the following best describes the process of the Columbian exchange?
Indigenous populations took over Latin America
The Spanish colonized Africa
Spain and others brought diseases and crops to Latin America, and took new crops back to Europe
Asian traders from Japan began the process of trading around the entire world by sea
5-5 Transatlantic Trade/Columbian Exchange: How did Christopher Columbus play a role in sparking transatlantic trade?
He established overland trade routes across Asia to Europe
He landed in the Caribbean, initiating contact between Europe and the Americas
He colonized large parts of Africa for Spain
He led Japanese traders on the first voyage around the world
5-5 Transatlantic Trade/Columbian Exchange: Which two countries were responsible for colonizing most of Latin America?
Germany and Russia
France and Canada
Spain and Portugal
Brazil and Haiti
Colonization of Latin America (Haiti Investigation/Choice Projects): Haiti and other colonies operated by Europeans began harvesting cash crops like sugar cane with which of the following in the 1700s?
slaves
machines
tractors
European settlers
The Maya, Aztec and Incan civilizations share many similarities. Which of the following is one of these similarities?
They were thriving indigenous civilizations prior to colonization
They are all European civilizations
They all belong to West African coastal regions
Which of the following best describes independence movements in Latin America?
All of these revolutions were completely peaceful
Rebellions against the indigenous groups were powerful
Many occurred shortly after the American and French revolutions
Mexico and other countries didn’t accept independence from Spain at all
Why did European powers want to colonize Latin America?
To take resources in order to make profit
To promote indigenous self-rule and cultural autonomy
To avoid all trade with the Americas
To spread isolationism and reduce global connections
An infographic titled “Panama Canal – Top 10 countries by origin and destination of cargo (long tons)” shows a world map with bubble sizes indicating cargo volumes. The United States has the largest bubbles; China, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, and Panama also appear. Based on this infographic, which conclusion is most accurate?
The Panama Canal is not very important to Asian countries
The United States uses the Panama Canal more than other regions
China is building its own canal
Panama uses the Canal the most
Deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest is primarily caused by which of the following?
Scientists conducting research
Farmers and ranchers trying to make profit
Environmentalist groups
Natural wildfires
Large agricultural companies are involved in deforestation of the Amazon. What is the major crop that these companies depend on?
Corn
Peanuts
Soybeans
Carrots
Source: Miguel Hidalgo de Costilla was a catholic priest who made the “Cry of Delores” speech in 1810. “My children: a new [government] comes to us today. Will you receive (accept) it? Will you free yourselves? Will you recover the lands stolen three hundred years ago from your forefathers by the hated Spaniards?…” Based on this excerpt, this is an example of which kind of historical source?
Primary
Secondary
This is not a historical source at all
Spoken source
Where is the Amazon Rainforest located (give a general list of countries)?
Mainly in Brazil and Peru, also in countries like Venezuela and Colombia
Only in Brazil
Only in Colombia and Venezuela
In southern Africa across countries like South Africa and Botswana
Explain the reasons why a conflict over land use in the Amazon Rainforest exists.
The forest contains valuable resources and economic pressures in Brazil drive development and jobs, creating tension with environmental protection
There is little biodiversity in the region, so groups compete to introduce new species
The Amazon is uninhabited, so conflicts arise from lack of human interest
Cold climate and long winters make farming impossible, causing disputes
Urbanization is primarily caused by which of the following?
Job opportunities in rural areas
Job opportunities in cities
Housing shortages in cities
Global trade
Which problems are usually present in informal settlements like favelas?
High crime rates
Limited access to services
Widespread poverty
Highly efficient infrastructure
Strong connection to the city center
