Ch. 9 - The Tropical North

Which of the following statements describes the goal of the first Spaniards who came to Tropical North?

• They came seeking the rich coffees of the area

• They came to quickly conquer the Native American peoples.

• They wanted gold but found none at first.

• They wanted to convert the Native American peoples to the Christian faith.

What event caused tension between Ecuador and Colombia in 2008?

• Ecuadorian rebel groups took control of a Colombian waterway

• Colombian rebel groups attacked the Ecuadorian embassy

• Colombian forces attacked a Colombian rebel camp in Ecuador

• Ecuadorian forces attacked an Ecuadorian rebel camp in Colombia.

Which is the largest country in the Tropical North region?

• Ecuador

• Colombia

• Venezuela

• Guyana

In what country is Angel Falls, the world’s highest waterfall, located?

• Colombia

• Venezuela

• United States

• Ecuador

Which country is South America’s top producer of oil?

• Venezuela

• Ecuador

• Colombia

• Suriname

What physical features in Ecuador and Colombia allow them to grow both bananas and coffee?

• high arid plains

• differing elevations and climates

• acidic soils

• rich river valleys

In what locations did the Spanish like to place their colonial capital cities?

• on hills above the Native American villages

• on the coastlines

• on flatlands

• where the Native Americans already had settlements

The Orinoco River has more than 400 tributaries.

• True
• False

Colombia is the world's leading producer of emeralds.

• True
• False

Fishing is a major activity in the Tropical North's economy.

• True

• False