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Social Studies, History
5th -
7thgrade
Latin America History and Colonization
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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which reason best describes the collapse of the Inca Empire in the 1500's?
invasion by Aztec warriors
conquest by Spanish soldiers
decline in farm production
depletion of water resources
- 2. Multiple Choice
In what region did the Inca Empire develop?
Peru
Mexico
Northern America
Europe
- 3. Multiple Choice
What was a major development of the Mayan civilization?
the formation of representative government
an accurate method of finding direction at sea
a number system that includes zero
the construction of a printing press
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are Aztec achievements?
Expanding their empire by conquering their neighbors
Converting to monotheism
Defeating the Spanish
Inventing a method of communication with the Mayans
- 5. Multiple Choice
The Aztec civilization existed in...
Mexico
Canada
Peru
Brazil
Florida
- 6. Multiple Choice
Why did the population decline in the Aztec Empire due to disease?
Competing tribes invaded for natural resources
European countries began to colonize the Americas
Cash crops were destroyed due to natural disasters
European countries imported African slaves to the Americas
- 7. Multiple Choice
In the 1800's, independence for many South American countries meant the end of what?
political challenges
colonial authority
military dictatorship
international trade
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which religion was widely spread among indigenous people as a result of European colonization?
Quechua
Protestantism
Candomble
Catholicism
- 9. Multiple Choice
At the time of the Spanish conquest, the economies of most of the Native Americans in Latin America were based on
trade
agriculture
fishing and gathering
herding
hunting and gathering
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which statement was NOT an effect of Spanish Conquistadors who conquered countries in South America?
The complete rule over the Aztec Empire
The spread of Christianity among the native population
The expansion of Spain's territory and control of valuable natural resources
The spread of European diseases among the native population
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is the main language of most countries in South America?
Portuguese
French
English
Spanish
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which is one factor that has contributed to South America's language diversity?
Education
Colonization
Warfare
Religion
- 13. Multiple Choice
The language and religion of South America have been most influenced by
Free trade agreements
Spanish Colonization
indigenous populations
alliances with the United States
- 14. Multiple Choice
What is one effect of the Columbian Exchange on the Americas during the colonial era?
extinction of native livestock
introduction of the African slave trade
creation of a confederacy of native peoples
improvement in industrial practices
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which of these describes a result of the Columbian Exchange?
The introduction of the potato and corn to the Americas caused the life expectancy of Native Americans to increase
The introduction of gunpowder to Europe caused war fatalities to increase in Europe
The introduction of the horse to Europe caused an increase in agricultural output
The introduction of smallpox to the Americas caused the Native American population to decrease
- 16. Multiple Choice
What was one benefit of the Columbian Exchange to Europeans?
new supplies of slaves
new forms of religion
new foods like potatoes and corn
land for Europe's surplus population
- 17. Multiple Choice
The language and religion of Central and South America have been most influenced by
Spanish colonization
alliances with the United States
indigenous populations
free trade agreements
- 18. Multiple Choice
The Incas began as a small tribe in which mountain range?
Carpathian Mountains
Andes
Himalayas
Ural Mountains
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