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Geography
6thgrade
Literacy Rate and Standard of Living in Latin America
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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these Latin American countries has the highest literacy rate?BrazilCubaHaitiMexico
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these Latin American countries has the lowest literacy rate?BrazilCubaHaitiMexico
- 3. Multiple ChoiceLiteracy rate percentages are based on males and females that are at least _____ years of age.10151821
- 4. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: Areas with low literacy rates have a high standard of livingTrue
False
- 5. Multiple ChoiceA literate person is most likely to have which of the followingA large homeA low-paying jobA lower standard of livingChildren who cannot read or write
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the three main sources of the cultural groups of Latin America and the Caribbean?Africans, Mulattoes, and Catholics
Africans, Europeans, and Native Americans
Mestizos, Native Americans, and EuropeansNative Americans, Mulattoes, and Europeans - 7. Multiple ChoiceIn Latin America and the Caribbean, people with which ethnic background often have better jobs and more money?AfricanMestizoEuropeanNative American
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the two primary languages of Latin America?English and FrenchFrench and SpanishPortuguese and EnglishSpanish and Portuguese
- 9. Multiple ChoiceOn what common language are the languages of Spain and Portugal based?SpanishPortugueseancient Latinancient German
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the dominant religion in Latin America?Roman CatholicMuslimJewishBuddhism
- 11. Multiple ChoiceHow is the "Day of the Dead" an example of blended culture?It is celebrated by traditional African culturesA Roman Catholic holiday is given a new name in MexicoThe Roman Catholic holiday is celebrated in a way which includes Native American traditionsThe traditional Native American belief is celebrated in the same way that it has been for thousands of years.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich countries are included in the term "Latin America"?
All countries that speak Latin
countries located in North Americacountries in Central and South America and the Caribbeancountries in Central and South America, but not those in the Caribbean - 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich country has about three-fourths of the trade with Mexico?BrazilGuyanaThe United StatesVenezuela
- 14. Multiple ChoiceMost people in Venezuela live in what type of area?RuralUrbanHalf live in urban areas, half in ruralThis information has not been collected
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThe warm climate of Mexico and Venezuela is MOST helpful to which of its industries.oilfishingtourismhealth care
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat is one problem with depending on oil exports for most of a country's income?Most countries produce the oil they need.Most countries do not need to purchase oil.When the price of oil goes up, the country cannot afford to sell oil.When the price of oil goes down, the country begins to run low on money.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhere do most Brazilians live in their country?in the interioralong the Amazon Riverin the Amazon rain forestalong the eastern, coastal area
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat has been the major export for Cuba over the past two hundred years?FishFruitsSugarCoffee
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThe large amount of "arable"
land in MOST helpful to which industry in Cuba?fishingtourismfarmingmanufacturing - 20. Multiple ChoiceA difference between Brazil and Cuba is that Brazilhas a much larger population than Cubahas a much smaller population than Cubadoes not allow people to live near the coast.does not want people to move inland into the rain forest
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhich European countries had claimed the most territory in South America by the year 1763?France and SpainPortugal and SpainEngland and FrancePortugal and the Netherlands (Dutch)
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhich country supported Cuba with financial aid until 1991?CanadaVenezuelaSoviet UnionUnited States
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhich product does Venezuela provide at a reduced cost to Cuba?oilfishwheatsugar cane
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhat percentage of money made on exports in Venezuela comes from the oil industry?
25%
50%
75%
90% - 25. Multiple ChoiceOther than Mexico, which Latin American country is closest to the United States?
Brazil
ColombiaCubaVenezuela - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags