South American Geography and Culture

The video explores South America's geography, history, and culture. It discusses the region's political landscape, ancient civilizations, and the impact of European colonization. The video highlights the importance of the line of demarcation, the prevalence of Portuguese and Spanish languages, and the influence of Roman Catholicism. It also touches on the economic challenges and environmental issues like deforestation in Brazil. The video concludes with a review of key concepts and a preview of the next lesson on South America's economy.

In South America, what is the sport known as soccer called?

• Basketball

• Rugby

• Baseball

• Football

What is the Line of Demarcation?

• A river in South America

• An imaginary line dividing land between Spain and Portugal

• A physical barrier between countries

• A mountain range

Which ancient civilization settled along the Andes mountain range?

• Mayans

• Olmecs

• Aztecs

• Incas

What type of government is most common in South America today?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

Which country in South America is the largest and covered by much of the Amazon rainforest?

• Chile

• Peru

• Brazil

• Argentina

What is the most popular sport in Brazil?

• Football

• Cricket

• Tennis

• Basketball

Which language is predominantly spoken in Brazil?

• Spanish

• Portuguese

• French

• English

What historic factor contributed to Roman Catholicism being the predominant religion in South America?

• Ancient civilizations

• Indigenous beliefs

• Modern cultures

• European settlements

Which two languages are most commonly spoken in South America due to the Line of Demarcation?

• Dutch and Russian

• English and French

• Spanish and Portuguese

• German and Italian

What was the purpose of the Line of Demarcation established by the Pope in 1493?

• To establish a peace treaty

• To create a trade route

• To allocate land between Spain and Portugal

• To divide the world between France and England