Transcript 1. Colonization 2. Conquest 3. Industrialization 4

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
What accounts for the population density
of Population density of Peru and Chile?
1. Lack of natural resources
2. Narrow area of fertile
land bordered by desert
and mountains
3. Large area with access
to the sea for trade
4. Dense rainforest.
1. Colonization 2. Conquest
3. Industrialization 4. famine
Which pair of forces
above most influenced
the early history of South
America?
1. Colonization 2. Conquest
Who is responsible for helping many South American countries
today gain independence from Europeans rule
A. George
Washington
B. Francisco
Pizzaro
C. Simon
Bolivar
D. Hugo
Chavez
?
C. Simon Bolivar
Which religion is MOST dominant in
South America?
Sales
Roman Catholic
Protestant
Other Christian
Nonreligious
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 Brazil
C. 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 above
mixed to shape the
culture of South
America?
A. I, II, III C. II, III
B. I, II
D. I, III
I. African II. European III.
III. Native. (all three)
Which of the following is TRUE
about 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 edges
B. 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.
B.
C.
D.
Cool climate
Abundant minerals
Numerous forests
Rich topsoil
C. Numerous Forests
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.
C. Location of the Andes Mountains
Which of the following is NOT a
Country in South America
A.
B.
C.
D.
Brazil
Peru
Colombia
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 cultural
regions?
1. Forms of
government
2. Climate
3. Religion
4. Language
2. Climate is not a cultural factor
Which cultural trait MOST separates
Brazil from the other nations of S.A.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Religion
Language
Government
Economy
• Brazil – Portuguese
• Most people in South America speak
Spanish.
What is significant about the Amazon
River?
A. It is S.A. only water
source
B. It is the highest
elevated river that
ships can still travel
c. It is the second
longest river in the
world.
C. It is the second longest river in the
world.