WorksheetsAndes & Midlatitude Countries Quiz Review
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 17mins
Which three countries make up most of the Andes mountains region?
Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia
Peru, Bolivia, and Chile
Ecuador, Venezuela, and Guyana
Paraguay, Uruguay, and Suriname
What is a notable characteristic of the Andes mountains?
They are the tallest mountains in the Eastern Hemisphere.
They are the shortest continuous group of mountain ranges in the world.
They stretch for 1,000 miles (1,609 km).
They are the longest continuous group of mountain ranges in the world.
What is the altiplano?
A. A coastal plain
B. A low-lying valley
C. A high plain
D. A dense forest
Which river system is the second-largest in South America?
The Amazon system
The Orinoco system
The Paraná-Paraguay-Uruguay system
The Magdalena system
What are the two kinds of camelids?
Llama & Camel
Camel & Alpaca
Llama & Alpaca
Llama & Sheep
What system did the Inca use to keep records, as they had no written language?
Hieroglyphs
Quipu
Cuneiform
Pictograms
What was a major factor that drastically reduced the Native American population in the Andean region after the arrival of the Europeans?
Famine due to agricultural changes
Forced labor in mines
Smallpox
Mass executions by conquistadors
What was a significant difference between the newly independent states of South America and the British colonies in North America regarding governance?
South American states had a strong desire for unity.
South American states had a tradition of self-government.
British colonies lacked elected representatives.
South American states lacked a tradition of self-government.
Which of the following was a characteristic of Juan Perón's government in Argentina?
He focused solely on improving human rights.
He implemented economic reforms that benefited workers.
He promoted free speech and a free press.
He reduced the country's national debt significantly.
Which country elected the first indigenous president?
Bolivia
Chile
Argentina
Peru
What historical influence shaped much of the population and culture in the Andean region?
British colonization
Three centuries of Spanish colonization
Portuguese trading posts
Early American settlements
Where is the population densest in the Andean and midlatitude countries?
Mountain peaks
Tropical rainforests
Coastal areas with fertile land and good climate
Remote plateaus
What characteristics contribute to the dense population in coastal areas of Andean and midlatitude countries?
High mountains and tropical rain forests
Fertile land, good climate, and easy transportation
Lack of natural resources and jobs
Significant differences in population density
What are shantytowns called in Lima, Peru?
Barrios
Favelas
Pueblos jóvenes
Villas miserias
Which city is described as resembling a European city and has about 11.5 million people in its metropolitan area?
Lima
Cuzco
Santiago
Buenos Aires
Which indigenous language of the Inca is still widely spoken in Peru?
Quechua
Guarani
Spanish
Siriono
What methods do Kallawaya healers use in their cures?
Modern medical equipment
Traditional herbs and rituals
Advanced surgical techniques
Pharmaceutical drugs
What major geographic feature makes building roads and railroads difficult in the Andean region?
Wide rivers only navigable by boats
Large deserts
Coastal marshes
The Andes mountain range
What is a notable feature of Argentina's railway system compared to other countries in the region?
It is the oldest railway system.
It is the most extensive railway system.
It is an effective railway system.
It is primarily used for tourism.
What are the negatives of having border wars in the Andean region?
Resources are used to help with jobs and quality of life
Money is used to address economic development
Time is wasted on the conflict.
Environmental concerns are addressed
What is the name of the largest lake in the Andean region?
Lake Titicaca
Lake Maracaibo
Lake Poopó
Lake Junín
What causes a change in climate in the Andean region?
Elevation (altitude)
Ocean currents
Latitude only
Seasonal rainfall
What climate zone do most people live in the Andean region?
The Tierra Templada (temperate land) zone
The Tierra Fría (cold land) zone
The Tierra Caliente (hot land) zone
The Tierra Helada (frozen land) zone
What country in the Andean region has the second largest reserves of natural gas in South America?
Bolivia
Peru
Ecuador
Chile
The rise of the Inca Empire can be described as:
A gradual expansion through conquest and diplomacy in the Andes region.
A sudden invasion by European explorers.
A peaceful unification of neighboring tribes without warfare.
A result of trade agreements with distant civilizations.
Who led the Spanish in defeating the Incas?
Francisco Pizarro
Hernán Cortés
Vasco Núñez de Balboa
Pedro de Alvarado
In the Andean region, the colonies were prosperous for Spain because:
they provided valuable minerals and resources
they were centers of technological innovation
they had a large population of Spanish settlers
they were independent from Spanish rule
Some movements for change by Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina include:
Indigenous rights movements, labor reforms, and democratic transitions
Colonial expansion, monarchy restoration, and feudalism
Isolationist policies, absolute dictatorship, and mercantilism
Technological revolutions, space exploration, and global banking
Who was Maria Elena Moyano?
a Peruvian activist who helped improve education and nutrition in pueblo joven
a famous Mexican artist that led a revolution.
a Bolivian novelist that supported the poor.
an Argentine politician that fought for the workers rights.
Who are the Guarani?
The Guarani are an indigenous people of South America, primarily found in Paraguay, Brazil, and Bolivia.
The Guarani are a group of European settlers in North America.
The Guarani are a nomadic tribe from Central Asia.
The Guarani are a community of fishermen from the Pacific Islands.
What is one of the region’s most important institutions?
The Catholic Church
The National Bank
The Sports Club
The Technology Park
The economic issue with natural gas between Bolivia and Chile is:
Bolivia lacks access to the Pacific Ocean to export natural gas through Chile.
Chile refuses to buy natural gas from Bolivia due to high prices.
Bolivia has an oversupply of natural gas and cannot find buyers.
Chile has abundant natural gas reserves and exports to Bolivia.
The environmental issues in the shantytowns include:
Air and water pollution
Advanced waste management systems
Abundant green spaces
Strict environmental regulations
