World Geography Benchmark #2 Study Guide

NAFTA/USMCA is an agreement between all of the following countries EXCEPT

• United States

• Mexico

• Great Britain

• Canada

What is the purpose of NAFTA/USMCA?

• To increase trade between all countries

• To help Canada become a more independent nation

• To eliminate the environmental issues between the nations involved

People whose ancestry includes both indigenous and Spanish heritage are

• mestizos

• indios

• peninsulares

• carillos

Foreign-owned factories located in Mexico along the border with the United States are called

• encomiendas

• haciendas

• maquiladoras

• favelas

Which country in South America speaks Portuguese? 

• Argentina
• Bolivia
• Chilel
• Brazil

Mexico was colonized by what European country?

• United States
• England
• Portugal
• Spain

Which two European nations have had the biggest impact on the language and culture of Latin America?

• Portugal and France
• Spain and Portugal
• France and Spain
• England and France

The Mayans were located at what letter on the map?
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• A
• B
• C

The Aztec were located at what letter on the map?
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• A
• B
• C

The Inca were located at what letter on the map?
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• A
• B
• C