North, Central, and South America Review

Which group from England were among the first to establish a colony in America?

• The Mohicans

• The Conquistadores

• The Puritans

• The Republicans

Even though most early settlers were Christian, most people came because they were free to...

Which group of people were imported by force to America to work as slaves?

• The Aztecs

• Africans

• The Portuguese

• The Spanish

TRUE OR FALSE

The cultural diversity and acceptance of other people's ideas, beliefs, and traditions is what strengthens us as Americans.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What was one of the main reasons European explorers came to the Americas in the late 15th century?

• To find riches and claim new lands

• To establish trade routes with Asia

• To spread Christianity

• To escape political persecution

What was a significant impact of European diseases on Native American populations?

• They led to the establishment of new trade routes

• They caused a large percentage of native populations to die

• They helped native populations resist European conquest

• They improved the health of native populations

What was one result of the Spanish conquest in Central and South America?

• The Spanish built a vast empire

• Native populations increased significantly

• The Aztecs successfully resisted the Spanish

• European diseases were eradicated

Why is North America culturally diverse?

• revolution

• education

• immigration

• assimilation

Read the passage on the Impact of Earthquakes then answer the following question.

Which of the following resources were destroyed when a major earthquake hit Haiti in 2010?

Select TWO correct answers.

• Help from other countries

• electricity, water, medical care

• Volunteer workers from around the world

• housing

• news coverage of the event

Which cultural trait in Brazil is different from the other countries of South America?

• language

• access to water

• religion

• economy