1) Early Native Americans, such as the Incas, modified the physical environment by a) building dams to control flooding b) burning volcanic rock as a source of fuel c) building seawalls to stop hurricanes d) using terrace farming to access land in higher elevations 2) Enslaved Africans brought to the Americas were also responsible for the diffusion of a) advanced weaponry b) dance, food, and music c) architecture d) sculpture, painting, and art 3) This Latin American country has an unitary government... a) Haiti b) Mexico c) Brazil d) Cuba 4) South American countries have diverse (different) economies. What do most of them have in common? (What do they depend on?) a) agriculture (farming) and textiles (cloth/clothing) b) gold and oil only c) natural resources d) service industries (hotel, tourism, restaurants) 5) The Panama Canal is significant because a) it shortened the distance in which ships had to travel b) it has led to decreased shipping costs c) it provided a means of income for the Panamanians d) all of the above 6) Which of the following is NOT a long term effect of the Columbian Exchange? a) majority of people in Europe speak Spanish b) new crops introduced c) new animals introduced d) spread of Catholicism to Latin America 7) What are the two most common languages spoken in Latin America today? a) English and French b) Spanish and English c) Spanish and Portuguese d) Spanish and Italian 8) What are crops produced for its commercial value rather than for use by the grower? a) substantial crops b) cash crops c) oil crops d) ornamental crops 9) Population distribution in Latin America is varied due to... a) geographic features b) language barriers c) political barriers d) government regulation 10) Which type of economic activity do most Caribbean islands depend on? a) farming b) mining c) tourism d) development of technology 11) Which effect of Spanish colonization is still in effect for much of Latin America? a) Most Latin Americans practice Catholicism. b) Most Latin American countries are governed from Spain. c) Most Latin Americans speak English as their second language. d) Many Latin Americans are descended from the Native Americans. 12) Chile is located on along the Pacific Ocean. Only slightly more than 100 miles wide, Chile extends 2,600 miles in length from the mid-latitudes almost to Antarctica. The Andes Mountains runs along Chile's western side. Based on the information what is true about Chile's climate?  a) The climate is uniformly cold.  b) There are variations in climate.  c) Most of Chile's climate is tropical.  d) Temperatures are warmer in the South, than in the North. 13) Characteristics of a developing country would include high birth rates, low life expectancy, and  a) high average income b) high literacy rates c) high infant mortality d) low disease rates 14) All of the following are identified push factors in Latin America EXCEPT- a) labor market offering few opportunities b) lack of access to quality education  c) harsh environment d) favorable immigration policies 15) In 2010 an earthquake struck Haiti, causing extensive damage and loss of life. When compared to the San Francisco Earthquake of 1989 the Haiti earthquake was considered substantially more devastating. What would be the likely reason? a) Buildings and structures in Haiti were not capable of withstanding seismic activity. b) Scientists failed to warn the people of Haiti.  c) Haiti is closer to fault lines.  d) Haiti is on the island of Hispainola.

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