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Geography, History, Social Studies
6th
grade
Latin America Culture and Geography
15 questions
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- 1. Multiple Choice
Why is the Roman Catholic religion the dominant religion in Latin America?
African slaves brought new religious traditions to South America
Spanish colonization of South America spread new religious traditions
Incan leaders encouraged people in South America to convert to new religions
Colonial immigrants adopted the beliefs of indigenous people living in South America
- 2. Multiple Choice
What was the result of the European immigrants, indigenous populations, and enslaved Africans living together in Latin America over many generations?
A newly-blended Latin American culture
A Spanish-speaking culture
A highly-segregated culture
A Mestizo-dominated culture
- 3. Multiple Choice
Because the extent of Mayan influence spread over several Central American countries, what conclusion can you make about Mayan cultural diffusion?
Mexico and Guatemala have the same government
The border of Guatemala was a barrier to cultural diffusion
Mexico and Guatemala are important trading partners of the Maya
The Mayan culture spread throughout a large section of Central America
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which geographic feature marks the division between Central America and South America?
Border of Haiti and the Dominica Republic
Peninsula of Mexico
North sore of Cuba
Isthmus of Panama
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which country in South America does the Amazon River basin mostly cover?
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Peru
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is one way cultures of Central America were influenced by Spanish colonization?
Farming became the primary economic activity in the region
Christianity and the Spanish language were introduced into the region
Mayan cultural practices were adopted by the Spanish settlers in the region
Women gained greater equality when Spanish laws were applied to the region
- 7. Multiple Choice
How is Brazil different from other nations in South America?
Lack of education
Portuguese language
Protestant religious beliefs
Carnival religious celebration
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which country is experiencing the the highest level of economic development?
Brazil
Chile
Ecuador
Peru
- 9. Multiple Choice
The feijoada is an example of a modern cultural practice that has been...
Changed over time
Influenced by the past
Shaped by the environment
Inspired by technological advances
- 10. Multiple Choice
Church architecture in Latin America and Canada are an example of how these two regions have been influenced by...
Concepts of equality
Free enterprise economies
Cultural diffusion of religion
Ideas of limited government
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which issue inspired Diego Rivera to produce artwork such as this?
Women's rights
Political corruption
Historical appreciation
Environmental conditions
- 12. Multiple Choice
What two renewable resources have been the focus of tension in the Amazon River basin?
Coal and silver
Cattle and sheep
Natural gas and oil
Timber and fertile soil
- 13. Multiple Choice
Many people living in Central America have modified the physical environment by-
Burning volcanic rock as a source of fuel
Building dams to control flooding along rivers
Cutting down rain forests to clear land for farming
Constructing seawalls to stop the full force of hurricanes
- 14. Multiple Choice
Enslaved Africans that were brought for work in South America were also responsible for the diffusion of many new popular forms of-
Architecture
Advanced weaponry
Dance, foods, and music
Sculpture, painting, and art
- 15. Multiple Choice
One of the negative effects of the cultural diffusion Latin America experienced during the age of European exploration of the New World included-
An expansion of the slave trade
An increased number of dangerous storms
The introduction of cattle ranching
The destruction of the tropical rain forests
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