Latin America Test

Latin America and the Caribbean have been strongly influenced by European colonization, indigenous Amerindian culture, and-

• German traditions
• Russian traditions
• Canadian traditions
• African traditions

Which country is highlighted on this map?

• Ecuador
• Colombia
• Argentina
• Peru

What was the capital of Brazil before it was moved to Brasilia?

• Caracus
• Rio de Janeiro
• Buenos Aires
• Lima

Which South American country is highlighted on this map?

• Venezuela
• Colombia
• Ecuador
• Uruguay

Which of the following countries would NOT have archaeological sites of Mayan cities?

• Mexico
• Peru
• Guatemala
• Belize

The Brazilian government is struggling against farmers, ranchers, and miners to preserve what ecosystem?

• rain forests
• savannas
• wetlands
• escarpments

Which of the following Latin American countries has extensive oil reserves?

• Panama
• Venezuela
• Chile
• Paraguay

The region known as Latin America includes the following in the cultural landscape:

• Taj Mahal
• Pagodas
• Catholic Cathedrals
• Gateway Arch

Large farming estates in Latin America are called

• collectives
• haciendas
• stations
• ejidos

Which country is highlighted on the map?

• Argentina
• Bolivia
• Colombia
• Brazil