Latin America Unit 2 Test Bank



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Latin America Unit 2 Test

SS6G4, SS6CG1, SS6CG2, SS6H3

Multiple Choice – Select the best answer

1. Latin America and the Caribbean are very diverse, culturally blended areas. One reason for this diversity is the

a. conquest of the Aztecs by the Mayans

b. migration of ancient peoples from Asia

c. importation of Aborigine slaves to the West Indies

d. intermarriage of European settlers and indigenous peoples

2. Spain colonized many countries in Latin America. How is Spain’s influence still seen in these countries today?

3. Which country had the most significant impact on the language and religion of Latin America?

4. Which Latin American country is the only one whose language and culture have been greatly influenced by Portugal, because it was the only colony of Portugal in the region?

5. The relationship between the literacy rate and standard of living in Latin America is

a. Literacy rate has no affect on the standard of living

b. The higher the literacy rate the higher the standard of living

c. The standard of living is independent of literacy rate

d. Low literacy rate creates a higher standard of living

6. Cuba does not permit freedom of choice in elections and only the communist Party is permitted. Cuba has a dictatorship in which power is held by one central authority. What type of government would Cuba be classified as?

a. unitary

b. federal

c. democracy

d. confederation

7. The government of Brazil has a national government and 26 state governments, each with some reserved powers and shared powers. What type of government would Brazil be classified as? (look at #6 for options)

8. You are a rich farmer in a small country, and part of the national government. Most of the people in your country are very poor. You are part of a small group of wealthy landowning families that holds all of the political power in your nation. This small group makes all political decisions for your country. When making decisions, you generally do what is best for your families rather than what is best for all the people in your country. Which form of government do you have?

a. Parliamentary

b. Democratic

c. Presidential

d. Oligarchic

9. What is a basic way citizens of a democratic nation can influence the government?

10. Which type of government would most likely abolish all opposing political parties, the direct election of leaders, and free speech?

11. All citizens participate equally in which type of government?

12. In which system of government does the legislature elect the executive leader of the government?

13. The leader of the Parliament in countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom is called the

14. You are the chief executive in your country’s democratically-elected national government. You came to power in the last election after your political party won a majority of seats in the national legislature. As the leader of your political party, you were chosen to be the head of government by your co-workers in the legislature. Which form of government do you have?

15. Cuba has a type of government in which the ruler has absolute power and is not restricted by a constitution, laws, or the citizens. Name the type of government.

16. Mexico has a president who is elected by the people. The powers of the central government are restricted and regional authorities retain a degree of self-government. Ultimate power rests with the voters who chose their governmental representatives. Which of the following terms BEST describes Mexico’s form of government today?

17. A lasting impact of the Cuban Revolution has been

a. less political freedom for Cubans

b. less need for trade with other countries

c. more leaders chosen by the people

d. more economic choices for the people

18. What is the most spoken language in Latin America?

19. What were children of black slaves and Europeans called?

20. Which country has a federal-republican government, a president, and personal freedoms? (could be two)

21. Who defeated Batista and established a communist government in Cuba?

22. In what year did the Zapatista guerrilla movement begin?

23. Which country supported communist Cuba?

1 2 Atlantic Ocean

3

5

Pacific Ocean

4

Use the map above. Choose the best answer for questions 24-25

24. Which country is found at the “4” on the map?

25. Which number on the map marks the country of Cuba?

26. What is the largest county in South America?

27. What is Mexico City’s major environmental concern/problem?

28. What is causing the destruction of the rainforest in Brazil?

29. Where is oil pollution a serious problem?

30. Mexico sends most of its exports to

31. Which country has the healthiest economy in South America?

32. Which country is the number one producer of coffee in the world?

33. Which country listed below has a command economy?

34. Who does Cuba NOT trade with?

35. Four out of five Brazilians live in the

36. What is an important natural resource for Mexico and Venezuela?

37. How old is Mrs. Healy?

38. What two countries have recently been in the news that we have discussed? (One just had a country invade it. Think big boom)

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