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Why did military leaders overthrow the governments of Chile and Argentina in the 1970s?
Responses A They feared their governments
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People in South America were changed by the development of agriculture in what way(s)?
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The process of clearing trees which can cause climate change, soil erosion, fewer crops, flooding, and many other problems for
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Order the numbers from closest to zero to farthest from zero:
4.38 , |4.5| , |-4.6| , -|4.9| * 1 point -|4.9| , 4.38 , |4.5| ,
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How does literacy rate affect the standard of living in Latin America?
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Use left and right endpoints and the given number of rectangles to find two approximations of the area of the region between the
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what isw the density of N2O,a gas at STP?
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Three hundred people apply for three jobs. 90 of the
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Maria just inherited $10,000. Her bank has a savings account that pays 4.2% interest per year. Some of her friends recommended a
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Determine a casino's expected net income from a 24-hour period at a single roulette table if the casino's total overhead for the
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I have a 14k thimble with a SC mark inside a rectangle and a anchor next to it. Does anybody knows about this markings? I'll
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Within a century of the conquests in Latin America by Spain and Portugal, the native population had declined considerably from battle and disease. To offset this loss of labor, Spain and Portugal Responses A encouraged European immigration.encouraged
What had weakened the Incan empire before the Spanish conquered it? Responses A drought and faminedrought and famine B an earthquakean earthquake C disease and wardisease and war D a volcanic eruption
Which has contributed to a reduction of income inequality in Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru? Responses A a decrease in trade with other countriesa decrease in trade with other countries B an increase in education and people with university degreesan increase
How did the development of agriculture change the lives of early South American peoples? Responses A More groups moved near the coasts.More groups moved near the coasts. B Groups started to settle in one place.Groups started to settle in one place. C Many
What conclusion can you draw from the fact that Spanish and Portuguese are the most commonly spoken languages in Latin America? Responses A Latin Americans were born in Spain and Portugal and then moved.Latin Americans were born in Spain and Portugal and
Which natural resource & economic industriy primarily led Venezuala's economy for many years? Responses A oiloil B coppercopper C coalcoal D timbertimber
How did the Spanish conquest affect culture in the Americas? Responses A The Spanish, American Indian, and African cultures blended over time.The Spanish, American Indian, and African cultures blended over time. B The Spanish destroyed Aztec and Incan
How does literacy rate affect the standard of living in Latin America? Responses A An increase in literacy rates can lead to a higher standard of living.An increase in literacy rates can lead to a higher standard of living. B High literacy rates lead to a
What are the similarities between Portugal and Spain's motivations for exploration of the "New World"? Responses A Neither country was interested in finding new trade routes.Neither country was interested in finding new trade routes. B Neither country
Which is a cultural characteristics of Brazil? Responses A It has the largest Catholic population in the world.It has the largest Catholic population in the world. B Quechua is the official language.Quechua is the official language. C The majority of its
Which of the following events eventually led to Brazil’s independence? Responses A Getúlio Vargas' overthrow of the governmentGetúlio Vargas' overthrow of the government B the liberation of enslaved Afro-Braziliansthe liberation of enslaved
Which type of economic activity dominates the Amazon rainforest? Responses A farmingfarming B fishingfishing C logginglogging D ranching
After independence, most South American countries Responses A were dominated by wealthy landowners.were dominated by wealthy landowners. B extended voting rights to everyone. extended voting rights to everyone. C wanted communist societies with command
Why is Brazil's government unique to the region? Responses A It is ruled by a military dictator.It is ruled by a military dictator. B It is modeled after Portugal's government.It is modeled after Portugal's government. C It is most like the government of
Use the following excerpt to answer the question. “The continuation of authority in one individual has frequently been the undoing of democratic governments. Repeated elections are essential in popular systems, because nothing is so dangerous as to
Adult Literacy Rates Brazil - 86.9% El Salvador - 78.7% Nicaragua - 66.5% Uruguay - 97.6% Ecuador- 91.6% Based on these figures, which nation would be MOST likely to have the LOWEST standard of living? Responses A EcuadorEcuador B El SalvadorEl Salvador C
Sometimes Mexican workers send money, or _______________ , home to their family in Mexico. This helps the economy. 1 point tributaries remittances
Many Mexican workers come to the United States to work because the jobs __________________ . * 1 point pay better last longer require less work
Which of the following is an effect of the Agricultural Revolution in Middle America? * 1 point People hunted and gathered more People settled down in villages People moved from place to place
Residents in many Central American countries lack access to the internet, which causes issues for the country. True or False? * 1 point True False
Which African inspired religion is practiced in some Caribbean countries? * 1 point Santeria Voodoo Rastafarianism
After it gained its independence from Spain, Mexico had many leaders competing for power who did not agree on how to govern. True or False * 1 point True False
Where do most people in Central America live? * 1 point in the rural areas on the coast the central plateau
Maya cities had pyramids and palaces that sat outside the city limits. True or False. * 1 point True False
Farming in Central America and the Caribbean had a negative impact on the ocean because Chemicals run off the plants and into the ocean. True or False * 1 point True False
Mexico's economy is________________________________than the economies in Central America. * 1 point much larger and more diverse much smaller and less diverse
How has the United States helped the Mexican Economy grow and helped to increase BOTH imports and exports? * 1 point Sending workers to Mexico Signing NAFTA to encourage free trade Giving them low interest loans
Which is one negative consequence of the Spanish colonization of Middle America? * 1 point New diseases were brought to Middle America New foods were brought to Middle America. New animals were brought to Middle America.
Which social class was at the top of the Aztec empire's class structure? * 1 point soldiers/knights priests/church leaders kings/nobles
Which of the following occurred as a result of the Cuban Revolution? * 1 point Cuba won independence from Spain. Cuba's population increased due to economic prosperity The United States placed an embargo on trade with Cuba.
Select all three true statements * 1 point -4.5 = |-4.5| 86 = |86| |-10 2/3|= 10 2/3 -|1/3| = 1/3 |-57| = 57
Order the rational numbers from least to greatest: -10, 2 , - 0.5 , 5/16 -10 , 2 , -0.5 , 5/16 -10 , -0.5 , 5/16 , 2 5/16 , -0/5 , 2 , -10 0.5 , 5/16 , 2 . -10
Compare the integers -2 and -10 on a horizontal number line. Which integer is to the right of the other? * 1 point -2 -10
5^3 is bigger than 3^5 * 1 point True False
-12 - (-10) * 1 point -22 2 -2 22
In 1959 Fidel Castro led a revolution that successfully overthrew Fulgencio Batista, the leader of Responses A Guatemala.Guatemala. B Argentina.Argentina. C Cuba.Cuba. D Mexico.
Why is there a digital divide in many Central American countries? Responses A Residents lack access to the internet.Residents lack access to the internet. B There is a lack of good infrastructure.There is a lack of good infrastructure. C Air pollution is
Which law signed by Bill Clinton economically tied Canada, the US, and Mexico together? Responses A European Union B North American Free Trade Agreement C North Atlantic Treaty Organization D World Trade Organization
Which social class was at the top of the Aztec empire's class structure? Responses A commonerscommoners B noblesnobles C serfsserfs D slaves
Historically, why has the United States restricted trade to Cuba? Responses A Because of Cuba's communist government and its failed protection of the human rights of Cuban citizens.Because of Cuba's communist government and its failed protection of the
The Mexican government functions using a democratic system, while the Cuban government functions using which type of system? Responses A FascistFascist B SocialistSocialist C DictatorshipDictatorship D Parliamentary
Many people have settled in central Mexico instead of the eastern or western portions of the country. What physical feature keeps people away from the eastern and western portions of Mexico? Responses A marchesmarches B desertsdeserts C mountainsmountains
How has farming in Central America and the Caribbean had a negative impact on the ocean. Responses A Earthquakes and mudslides push crops into rivers where the pesticides wash away and reach the ocean.Earthquakes and mudslides push crops into rivers where
Which of these BEST describes the situation in Cuba following the Revolution of 1959? Responses A Cuba's legal system convicted all revolutionaries for treason.Cuba's legal system convicted all revolutionaries for treason. B Cuba increased its alliance
Which of the following caused people in Middle America to settle down into villages? Responses A The animals they were hunting died out.The animals they were hunting died out. B The plants they gathered were destroyed in a natural disaster.The plants they
How is the economy of Mexico different from the economies of most Central American countries? Responses A Mexico has a mixed economy, while most Central American countries have a command economy.Mexico has a mixed economy, while most Central American
Which of these is the BIGGEST reason for the deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest? Responses A the desire for farm land and cattle landthe desire for farm land and cattle land B the addition of new countries to the regionthe addition of new countries to
"Brazil is one of the most important emerging economies in the world. It enjoys a relatively low population density with direct access to the Amazon basin, the largest reserve of freshwater and biodiversity on the planet. These strategic resources are
Which of the following accurately describes Mexico following its independence from Spain? Responses A Mexico had many leaders competing for power who did not agree on how to govern.Mexico had many leaders competing for power who did not agree on how to
Question Many feats of Aztec engineering were made necessary by Tenochtitlán’s location Responses A on a small island in a shallow lake.on a small island in a shallow lake. B in the middle of a harsh desert.in the middle of a harsh desert. C in the
