South America Test Review

What are the two countries that colonized most of South America?

• Spain and Portugal

• France and England

• Italy and Germany

• Netherlands and Belgium

What is the largest waterfall in the world and where is it located?

• Niagara Falls, USA

• Angel Falls, Venezuela

• Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

• Iguazu Falls, Argentina

What is the largest religious denomination in South America?

• Protestantism

• Hinduism

• Catholicism

• Buddhism

What is the most popular sport in South America?

• Basketball

• Baseball

• Soccer

• Tennis

What is the largest lake in South America and what two countries is it in?

• Lake Titicaca, Peru and Bolivia

• Lake Victoria, Kenya and Uganda

• Lake Superior, USA and Canada

• Lake Baikal, Russia

Peru is the 2nd largest exporter of what two metals?

• Gold and Silver

• Copper and Zinc

• Iron and Aluminum

• Platinum and Palladium

What percentage of South Americans live in urban areas?

• 30%

• 50%

• 80%

• 90%

The American Doctrine to stop European interference in South America is known as what?

• Monroe Doctrine

• Truman Doctrine

• Eisenhower Doctrine

• Roosevelt Corollary

Most governments in South America are what forms?

• Monarchies

• Democracies

• Dictatorships

• Theocracies

The large volcanic mountain range that runs the length of South America is called?

• Rocky Mountains

• Andes Mountains

• Himalayas

• Alps