1. Colonization 2. Conquest3. Industrialization 4. famine

Which pair of forcesabove most influencedthe early history of SouthAmerica?

1. Colonization 2. Conquest

Who is responsible for helping many South American

countries today gain independence from Europeans rule?

A. George WashingtonB. Francisco PizzaroC. Simon BolivarD. Hugo Chavez

C. Simon Bolivar

Which religion is MOST dominant in South America?

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Roman CatholicProtestantOther ChristianNonreligious

Roman Catholic

Which event likely led to this large dominance by one religion in Central and South America?

A. Spanish colonization of Brazil.B. Portuguese colonization of BrazilC. Spanish and Portuguese colonization of Latin America.D. Incan religion spread through the continent.

C. Spanish and Portuguese colonization of Latin America

I. African II. European III. Native

Which groups abovemixed to shape theculture of SouthAmerica?

A. I, II, III C. II, IIIB. I, II D. I, III

I. African II. European III.III. Native. (all three)

Which of the following is TRUEabout migration and its effect on S.A.

A. Europeans migrated to S.A. bringing new cultural influences to colonies they conquered. B. African came to the continent as slaves, increasing the work force.C. Incas migrated eastward into Brazil .D. Both A and B are true.

D. Both A & B are true

Based on this map, which of the following is true?

A. Deposits of coal and oil are mostly on the edgesB. Silver and gold are

usually found in the rainforest.C. Countries with natural

gas are all located in the central part of the continent.D. All of the above are true.

Deposits of coal and oil are located mostly on the edges of the continent.

Due to the dominance of one religion in a region – what negative result:

• Disregarding rights of people in other religions because of their numbers are small• Providing opportunities such as days off for religious holidays, for only people in the dominant religion.

• Social clashes, such as argument and violence, between religious groups

All three are true.

Logging is a primary industry in Brazil. What makes this industry possible?

A. Cool climateB. Abundant mineralsC. Numerous forestsD. Rich topsoil

C. Numerous Forests

What accounts for the population density of Population density of Peru and Chile?

1. Lack of natural resources2. Narrow area of fertile land bordered by desert and mountains3. Large area with access to the sea for trade4. Dense rainforest.

B. Narrow area of fertile land bordered by desert and mountains.

What generalization can be made regarding the midsection of S.A.

A. Where the Spanish colonized, the largest population center developed.B. The dense rainforest has prevented the growth of population centers and the development of other resources.

B. The dense rainforest has prevented the growth of population centers and the development of other resources.

What geographic factor makes it easier for Peru and Chile to protect their natural

resources?• A. Location of the Pacific Ocean• B. Dense population• C. Location of the Andes Mountains• D. Extreme climate

C. Location of the Andes Mountains

Which of the following is NOT a Country in South America

A. BrazilB. PeruC. ColombiaD. Cuba

D. Cuba

Which statement is true of the southern portion of South America?

A. Its seasons are opposite of the U.S.B. Many tourist go there for the beaches.C. You can travel easily across an isthmus of North America.

A. Its seasons are opposite• of the U.S.

Which of the following is not used by geographers dividing S.A. into culturalregions?

1. Forms of government2. Climate3. Religion4. Language

2. Climate is not a cultural factor

Which cultural trait MOST separates Brazil from the other nations of S.A.

A. ReligionB. LanguageC. GovernmentD. Economy

• Brazil – Portuguese• Most people in South America speak Spanish.

What is significant about the Amazon River?

A. It is S.A. only water sourceB. It is the highest elevated river that ships can still travelc. It is the second longest river in the world.

C. It is the second longest river in the world.