1.How do mountain ranges affect life in South America?
A.Mountains make travel difficult, but some people can farm in the region
B.Mountains have many flat grassland regions that are very similar to the Great Plains of the United States.
C.Mountains have some of the largest waterways in the world which serves as natural highways.
D.Mountains have dense evergreen forests and an abundance of rainfall throughout the year.
2.The list below gives examples of which civilization?
A.Quechua civilization
B.Mayan civilization
C.Aztec civilization
D.Incan civilization
3.Why did foreign nations build seaports and railroads in Latin America?
A.Railroads and seaports united all cultures of Latin America.
B.Railroads and seaports made it easier for foreign companies to import their products.
C.Railroads and seaports made it easier for the United States to keep law and order in Latin America.
D.Railroads and seaports made it easier for foreign companies to export their products.
4.Why is land above 14,000’ typically not used for agriculture?
A.As long as the land is near the Equator it can be used for agriculture.
B.The temperate may remain below freezing - too cold for people and animals to live and crops to grow.
C.The temperature follows traditional seasonal climate patterns.
D.The temperature is consistently warm and receives a moderate amount of rainfall.
5.Look at the North America map below. Cuba is labeled with which letter?
A.11
B.12
C.2
D.4
6.Why is it important for countries to diversify their economies?
A.One-resource economies ensure countries are well diversified.
B.One-resource economies protect a country from hazards of competition.
C.One-resource economies are vulnerable to outside factors that can leave the country with few or no sources of income.
D.One-resource economies leave the country with many varieties and sources of income.
7.How do temperature, rainfall, and elevation affect plants and crops?
A.Plants and crops and not affected by temperature, rainfall, and elevation.
B.Climate affects what plants and crops grow naturally and what can be grown as crops.
C.Climate does not affect crops or vegetation.
D.Climate only affects the success of crops, not plants.
8.The following explains why there might there be a connection between industrialization and debt.
A.Many foreign businesses own companies and land in industrialized countries.
B.The industrialized countries have borrowed large sums of money to help them industrialize.
C.Industrialized nations have billions of dollars of debt.
D.Foreign countries have not expected repayment of debt.
9.The list below gives examples of which civilization?
A.Quechua civilization
B.Aztec civilization
C.Mayan civilization
D.Incan civilization
10.Look at The World map below. South America is labeled with which letter?
A.V
B.S
C.W
D.Z
11.Throughout much of Latin America, people use rushing water to create
A.Hydroelectricity
B.Swimming pools
C.Wells
D.Water parks
12.Where are the landforms listed below found?
A.Caribbean
B.South America
C.North America
D.Central America
13.Latin America is located in the Western Hemisphere. What three regions make up Latin America?
A.Mexico, Central America, South America
B.Mexico, the United States, and Canada
C.Middle America (Mexico and Central America), the Caribbean, and South America
D.Central America, the Caribbean, and South America
14.How did the Spanish conquest affect Native Americans and Africans?
A.The population of Native Americans and Africans increased.
B.Native Americans were forced to work on haciendas and in mines. Many died from overwork, malnutrition, and disease. The Spanish then brought millions of enslaved Africans to work in the Americas.
C.During the 1500’s, Native Americans and Africans led many successful rebellions.
D.The land owned by Native Americans increased. To meet the labor demands, they brought millions of enslaved Africans to work in the Americas.
15.How did Latin America’s economy change after independence?
A.Latin American nations were free to trade with other countries; however, they still relied on exporting farm products and minerals, and importing manufactured goods.
B.Latin America’s economy did not change.
C.Latin American countries only traded with other countries.
D.Latin American countries exported farm products, minerals, and other resources to Spain and Portugal.
16.How does climate affect the ways that Latin Americans live?
A.Climate only affects the success of crops.
B.Climate does not affect crops or vegetation.
C.Climate does not affect the way people live.
D.Climate affects the variety and success of crops and they type of clothing and shelter needed to survive.
17.How is the Amazon River significant to people who live in the region? Read the passage below to help you answer.
A.People use the river for travel, electricity, and as a source of food.
B.It is one of the rivers forming the Rio de la Plata system.
C.The waterway is significant to people in the region.
D.It is the second largest river in the world.
18.What has rapid population growth in Mexico and Central American cities led to?
A.Plenty of available housing
B.A surplus of services
C.Difficulty providing housing and services
D.Improved living conditions
19.The list below gives examples of which civilization?
A.Mayan civilization
B.Aztec civilization
C.Quechua civilization
D.Incan civilization
20.What best explains why there is there so much cultural diversity in the Caribbean today?
A.Many different European groups colonized and brought enslaved Africans. In modern times, people from China, India, and the Middle East have come to work in the Caribbean.
B.Spanish, Dutch, French, and English colonists arrived and established sugar plantations.
C.Around 1000, the Caribs, a South American group, arrived and lived in the region for about 400 years.
D.The Ciboney and other Native American groups lived in the region for thousands of years.
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