Latin America

The Atacama Desert has been used as a film location for many movies set in space and is the _________ desert in the world.

• driest

• rainiest

• coldest

• full

True or False

The Maya civilization built roads and were known for developing a system of math.

• False

• True

What region of Latin America is Machu Picchu is located?

• Mexico

• Central America

• South America

• Caribbean

Use the tools provide to draw the Andes Mountains on the map.

What are the two main languages spoken in present day Latin

America?

• Portuguese

• Spanish

• Italian

• English

European exploration of Latin America led to -

• The spread of Catholicism ONLY.

• The spread of Catholicism and the Spanish language.

• The spread of the Spanish language ONLY.

• The spread of Islam.

______ is the only North American country that is part of Latin America. It is the region's largest source of immigrants.

• Central America

• Mexico

• Caribbean

• South America

In which region of Latin America are the Sierra Mountains located?

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Which inventions led to the diffusion of culture from Europe to Latin America?

• Telescope, and engines.

• Telegraph and morse code

• Ships and compasses

• Railroades and steel

Why do you think many Europeans speak multiple languages?

• Many people migrated and language spread.

• People take classes to learn another language.

• European nations are far from each other.