Latin America Notes

Where is Latin America located?

• In the Western Hemisphere, primarily in the Americas

• In the Eastern Hemisphere, primarily in Europe

• In the Northern Hemisphere, primarily in Asia

• In the Southern Hemisphere, primarily in Africa

Which of the following are landscapes found in Latin America?

• Deserts, rainforests, and mountains

• Tundra, savannas, and fjords

• Steppes, taiga, and archipelagos

• Plains, plateaus, and ice caps

What languages do most people in Latin America speak?

• Spanish

• French

• German

• Italian

Which of the following are festivals celebrated in Latin America?

• Diwali

• Día de los Muertos

• Carnival

• Thanksgiving

Which of the following are styles of music and dance important in Latin America?

• Samba and Tango

• Ballet and Jazz

• Hip Hop and Breakdance

• Waltz and Foxtrot

Which ancient civilizations built great cities in Latin America?

• The ancient civilizations that built great cities in Latin America include the Maya, Aztec, and Inca.

• The ancient civilizations that built great cities in Latin America include the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans.

• The ancient civilizations that built great cities in Latin America include the Babylonians, Sumerians, and Assyrians.

• The ancient civilizations that built great cities in Latin America include the Chinese, Japanese, and Koreans.

Which of the following are major exports of Latin America?

• Coffee and bananas

• Electronics and automobiles

• Pharmaceuticals and textiles

• Software and IT services

Match the following countries with their capitals:

• Mexico

• Havana

• Cuba

• Mexico City

• Panama

• Panama City

Which physical feature is a natural boundary between Mexico and Texas?

• The Rio Grande.

• The Mississippi River.

• The Colorado River.

• The Amazon River.

Many Central American countries have access to which two oceans?

• the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea

• the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean

• the Arctic Ocean and the Southern Ocean

• the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea