Unit 3: Latin America

Using the map below, which country is located at 15ºS and 45°W?

• Chile

• Peru

• Brazil

• Uruguay

Why does deforestation cause animals to face extinction?

• Loss of natural habitat

• Spread of toxic plants

• Damage from too much sun

• Flood from increased rain

What religion did Spanish missionaries introduce to Mexico?

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Judaism

• Christianity

Which of the following are examples of cultural diffusion? Select TWO correct answers.

• People in America speaking English

• Heavy Christian influence in Latin American countries

• Trade within a neighborhood

• Murals on buildings depict Aztec life

• People in Africa wearing traditional African clothes

What type of technology allowed for the diffusion of culture from Europe to Latin America during the 1500s?

• Railroads

• Cars

• Printing Press

• Ships

Which of the following is one way cultures of Central America were influenced by Spanish colonization?

• Farming became the primary economic activity in the region.

• Christianity and the Spanish language were introduced into the region.

• Mayan cultural practices were adopted by the Spanish settlers in the region.

• Women gained greater equality when Spanish laws were applied to the region.

Which letter on the map indicates the location of Port-au-Prince?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Machu Picchu is significant to Peruvian society because it shows the importance of

• the rainforest in Peru

• ecotourism jobs in Peru

• the Incan legacy to Peru

• agricultural sites in Peru