Latin America Review

Which of the following would be the main reason for murals being created?

• to pay tribute to Historical & Cultural events

• to provide cultural guidelines

• to spread religious beliefs

• to justify racial segregation

Which of the following is a NEGATIVE effect of farming and mining in Central & South America?

• the creation of Calypso Music

• the spread of Roman Catholicism

• Deforestation

• the spread of diseases

Which map displays the Isthmus of Panama?

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Which of the following is the best example of how the character of Latin America was changed by the European Colonization?

• People of the region reverted back to traditional economic practices

• Religion & Language changed drastically

• People of South America became nomadic

• Hunting and Gathering became the main source of food

What is being shown in the image?

• a historical mural

• anti-immigration laws

• a pro-slavery movement

• a water color painting

Cattle Ranching became an important economic activity in South America as a result of which event?

• Spanish - American War

• War of 1812

• Completion of the Panama Canal

• The Columbian Exchange

Which of the following would be a common economic activity in Latin American countries that are rich in minerals?

• Factory Production

• Cattle Ranching

• Farming

• Mining

The Spanish language is the most commonly spoken language in Latin America; this is a direct result of...

• Great Britain colonizing the region

• Spain colonizing the region

• Mexico colonizing the region

• The Soviet Union colonizing the region

What is the most commonly practiced religion in Latin America?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Roman Catholicism

• Non-denominational

Which Geographic Region is being represented by the #1?

• South America

• Mexico

• The Caribbean

• Central America