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WorksheetsUnit 3 REVIEW - SOUTH AMERICA
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is the Amazon River known for, besides being the world's second-longest river?
It flows into the Pacific Ocean.
It carries the most freshwater in the world.
It has only a few small tributaries.
It originates in the Brazilian Highlands.
What is the name given to the world's largest rainforest that covers much of the Amazon Basin?
The Pampas
The Atlantic Lowlands
The Selva
The Brazilian Highlands
What is the main purpose of producing sugarcane in Brazil?
To make ethanol
To make soda
To make citrus sweets
To make car parts
Why did the Portuguese begin to import Africans to Brazil?
To introduce new agricultural techniques.
To increase the overall population of the colony.
There were not enough native peoples to keep up with the work.
African laborers were cheaper than native laborers.
What is compulsory?
Not required
sometimes required
never required
No choice
What is the largest mixed-race group in Brazil?
European and Native American
African and Native American
European and African
Asian and European
What is Brazil's official language?
Spanish
Portuguese
English
French
Which term refers to a river or stream that flows into a larger one, or into a lake?
inlet
plateau
basin
tributary
Brasilia was built as Brazil's new capital to encourage settlement in _____.
the Amazon Basin
the country's interior
the coastal lowlands
the Brazilian Highlands
Grassy, treeless plains called _____ are one of Brazil's most productive ranching and farming areas.
plateaus
pampas
canopies
escarpments
Most of Brazil's population lives in _____.
the rain forest
the Amazon Basin
northeastern Brazil
the coastal lowlands
Summer months in the United States are _____ months in Brazil.
summer
autumn
winter
spring
The Tupi, Arawak, and Carib are three of the many ______ peoples who lived in Brazil before Europeans arrived.
immigrant
migrant
indigenous
nomadic
What material extracted from brazilwood was highly valued in Europe?
red dye
sap
rubber
tannin
Brazil gained independence partly as an indirect result of the actions of the French emperor ______.
Napoleon Bonaparte
Charles de Gaulle
Dom João
Pedro II
What is Brazil’s largest metropolitan area?
Rio de Janeiro
São Paulo
Buenos Aires
Brasília
Most of Brazil’s large cities also have favelas, which are _____ communities located on the edges of the cities.
luxury
suburban
middle class
shantytown
Which nation has the Tropical North's largest indigenous population?
Colombia
Venezuela
Ecuador
Guyana
Which term refers to a tax on imported goods?
boycott
tariff
currency
referendum
After his election, Hugo Chávez promised to use Venezuela's income from _____ to improve life for the country's poor.
gold
bauxite
emeralds
oil
Under Spanish rule, _____ became the capital of Colombia.
Bogotá
Caracas
Quito
Buenos Aires
Native populations were forced to work for the Spanish under a system called _____
command economy
encomienda
Chibcha
hacienda
The French, British, and _____ fought over and colonized Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana.
Spanish
Dutch
Italians
Portuguese
In 1819 _____ became the first president of the independent republic called Gran Colombia.
Simón Bolívar
José de San Martin
Hugo Chávez
Juan Perón
British and Dutch plantation owners recruited laborers from _____, China, and Indonesia to replace the once-enslaved workers.
Japan
Mexico
France
India
The Tropical North's nations have a history of tense relations and internal unrest because they lack strong, _____ governments.
military
stable
communist
interim
Which is the largest country in the Tropical North region?
Ecuador
Colombia
Venezuela
Guyana
In the Tropical North, which landform runs through each country?
the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains
the Guiana Highlands
the Andes mountain ranges
the Amazon Basin
Colombia is the world's leading producer of _____
oil
diamonds
coal
emeralds
Who united Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador into the new republic of Gran Colombia in 1819?
Francisco Pizarro
Simón Bolívar
Túpac Amaru II
José de San Martín
What is the name of the world's highest active volcano, located in Ecuador?
Mount Everest
Mount Kilimanjaro
Cotopaxi
Mount Fuji
Which country is South America's top producer of oil?
Colombia
Ecuador
Venezuela
Guyana
What physical feature extends along the western edge of South America and travels through Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela?
Andes Mountains
Amazon River
Orinoco River
Angel Falls
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 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.
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
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
Which indigenous language of the Inca is still widely spoken in Peru?
Quechua
Guarani
Spanish
Siriono
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 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
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.
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.
