Social Studies in Latin America

The historical, political, and social experiences of a place are often reflected in --

• Art

• literature

• Music

• All of the above

All of the following are expressions of culture that are based on events EXCEPT?

• patriotic activities like parades

• some religious observances

• natural disasters

• visiting historic monuments

Which of the following is one way language patterns in the Caribbean were affected by cultural diffusion?

• English eventually displaced other languages in the region.

• Spanish became the official language of the Caribbean islands.

• Languages from West Africa came to dominate in the Caribbean.

• Several European languages replaced many indigenous languages.

This architecture is found throughout South America, Mexico and the southern part of the United States. Which terms complete the analogy showing the relationship of this building to those who built it?

• Catholics...missions

• Buddhists...temples

• Muslims...mosques

• Colonists...government

Cultures in the Caribbean vary widely, which is most likely due to --

• The Columbian Exchange

• Colonization by other nations

• The close proximity of the islands.

• Both A and B

The images above are thought by some archaeologists to show a place where a common cultural activity of early South American civilizations took place. Which of the following is the most likely inference regarding what this structure was?

• Religious temple

• Arena for sports or ball

• Agricultural storage area

• Transportation system

A lack of natural resources in a region may lead to --

• Inflated prices

• Deflated prices

• Low demand

• Low population

What is one way that the migration of European colonists to South America changed the character of the region?

• Men and women gained greater social equality.

• Economic practices reverted to traditional methods.

• Religion and language patterns changed significantly.

• Native groups switched from terrace to field farming.

Many people from South America migrate to the north in hopes of crossing into the United States. Which of the following is a likely factors for this population shift?

• Seeking political safety from dictators or oppressive governments in some countries

• Finding more modern living conditions

• Obtaining better pay to support families back in South America

• All of the above

During the colonial period in Latin America, many agricultural products were spread by way of --

• local farmers markets

• international export traders

• the internet

• the Columbian Exchange