Latin America Review Flashcard

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What does this picture represent?

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Latin America

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Which group(s) shaped today's Latin America? Native Americans, Africans, Europeans, All of these

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All of these

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Which country colonized most of South and Central America?

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Spain

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Which country colonized Brazil?

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Portugal

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Which country has impacted the religion, architecture, and language by colonizing Central America?

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Spain

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This is a picture of a man made waterway in Central America. What is this waterway called?

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Panama Canal

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What mountain range is along the west of South America?

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Andes

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What is the name of the river that is running through the northern part of South America on this map?

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Amazon

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What is the name of the body of water North of Central and South America, but south of the Caribbean Islands?

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Caribbean Sea

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What concept is this picture most related to, regarding rainforests? Options: The abundance of trees allows logging companies to increase the need for deforestation, Rainforests recycle huge quantities of water, feeding the rivers, lakes and irrigation systems, Indigenous people are seen as a threat to the expansion of cities throughout the rainforest, Native medicinal cures have no impact on modern day diseases

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Rainforests recycle huge quantities of water, feeding the rivers, lakes and irrigation systems