Quiz sobre la Historia de América del Sur

The original inhabitants of South America are believed to have descended from?

• Europeans

• Africans

• Asians

• Australians

The main indigenous empire in South America prior to Columbus was?

• Aztec

• Inca

• Maya

• Olmec

What did Mercantilism prevent the colonies from doing?

• Trading freely

• Growing crops

• Building cities

• Practicing religion

Who is Simon Bolivar?

• A famous artist

• A revolutionary leader

• A Spanish king

• A scientist

What battle was the final defeat for the Spanish forces that won Independence for the colonies?

• Battle of Waterloo

• Battle of Ayacucho

• Battle of Hastings

• Battle of Gettysburg

What is the most common religion in South America?

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Buddhism

What country has the largest communities of both Jewish and Muslim people?

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Chile

• Peru

What factors are pushing people out of Venezuela?

• Economic stability

• Political unrest

• Educational opportunities

• Climate change

How was Brazilian independence achieved?

• Through war

• Through a treaty

• Kings son Pedro declared independence

• Through colonization

In what year were all enslaved Afro-Brazilians set free?

• 1800

• 1822

• 1888

• 1900