Chapter 10 - Assessment

1.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

Today, Bolivia and Peru have large Native American populations.

True

False

2.

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During the centuries of Spanish colonization, the Lutheran Church was one of the most important institutions in the Andean region.

True

False

3.

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Baseball is the most popular sport in the Andean and midlatitude regions of South America.

True

False

4.

Multiple Choice

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The Perón government in Argentina enacted reforms that helped working people but also limited free speech and censored the press

True

False

5.

Multiple Choice

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South American independence leader

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner

Eva Perón

Francisco Pizarro

Simón Bolivar

6.

Multiple Choice

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Argentina’s first elected woman president

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner

Francisco Pizarro

Eva Perón

Simón Bolivar

7.

Multiple Choice

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Spanish conquistador who conquered the Inca

Simón Bolivar

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner

Francisco Pizarro

Eva Perón

8.

Multiple Choice

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popular wife of overthrown Argentinian president

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner

Eva Perón

Simón Bolivar

Francisco Pizarro

9.

Multiple Choice

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series of parallel mountain ranges

cordillera

estuary

altiplano

10.

Multiple Choice

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high plain in Peru and Bolivia

cordillera

altiplano

estuary

11.

Multiple Choice

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an area where the ocean tide meets a river current

cordillera

altiplano

estuary

12.

Multiple Choice

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The Paraná, Paraguay, and Uruguay rivers form the second-largest river system in South America. Why is this system especially important to Paraguay?

Paraguay is landlocked, so the rivers form an important transportation route.

The river system is the only source of drinking water for the country.

The people of Paraguay rely on fish for much of their diet.

The river system provides access to the Pacific Ocean.

13.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

Why is the population in the tierra helada region of the Andes sparse?

Fierce Native American tribes keep out potential settlers.

The area is covered almost entirely by water, preventing settlement.

The region is protected as a sanctuary for native wildlife species.

The cold, harsh climate discourages widespread settlement.

14.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

How did the American and French Revolutions affect South Americans?

Many South Americans moved to the United States and France to find freedom.

South Americans were encouraged to fight for their own independence.

South Americans hired U.S. mercenaries to fight against the Spanish.

South Americans decided that wars for independence were too risky.

15.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which countries are building the Transoceanic Highway?

Bolivia and Paraguay

Chile and Argentina

Argentina and Panama

Peru and Brazil

16.

Multiple Choice

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How are the practices of the Kallawaya healers of Bolivia different from those of most U.S. doctors?

Kallawaya healers do not charge for their services.

Kallawaya healers rely solely on manipulation of the spine.

Kallawaya healers perform surgery without using anesthetics.

Kallawaya healers use herbs and rituals in their cures.

17.

Multiple Choice

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Why did Argentina and Great Britain go to war in the 1980s?

Great Britain tried to establish a new colony in Argentina.

Argentina’s president had insulted the British royal family.

Both countries claimed ownership of the Falkland Islands.

Great Britain attempted to overthrow a corrupt Argentinian government.

18.

Multiple Choice

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Which style of literature is especially popular in Latin America?

graphic novel

magic realism

science fiction

medieval romance

19.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

What is the main factor that determines climate in the Andes?

temperature

humidity

altitude

precipitation

20.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

“Heaven on Earth” is located in the salt mines of what country?

Peru

Paraguay

Chile

Boliva

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