Latin America Test
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- Q1What was the Aztec’s main crop? Hint: Native to MexicoBeansChili PeppersMaizeTomatos20s
- Q2What religion did the Spanish bring with them when they arrived in Mexico?BuddhismCatholicismIslamHinduism20s
- Q3What “practices” lead to deforestation?MigratingLogging, clearing of land for settlers, environmental mismanagementBuilding factoriesHEI20s
- Q4What are the negative effects of deforestation?Shrinking populationsLoss of incomeTo many wood products flooding the marketDestruction or loss of rainforests20s
- Q5What are the Greater and Lesser Antilles?Things found in the rainforestA group or chain of islands in the Caribbean SeaA group native to the areaCountries in the area30s
- Q6Why was the Panama Canal built?To appease the United StatesShorten shipping time between the Atlantic and Pacific OceansFor one company to have better access to multiple countriesAt the request of the countries Dictator30s
- Q7The Andes are close to the equator but cold, why?They are at a higher elevationThey have the Rainshadow effectThe land is very flatThey have an extremely long winter20s
- Q8What is Terrace Farming?A way to farming first used by the Choctaws using “steps” built into mountainsA way to farming first used by the Carals using “steps” built into mountainsA way to farming first used by the Aztecs using “steps” built into mountainsA way to farming first used by the Incas using “steps” built into mountains30s
- Q9What was the Columbian Exchange?Transfer of gold from the Old World to the New WorldTransfer of plants, animals, and diseases from the Old World to the New WorldTransfer of people from the Old World to the New World30s
- Q10What caused most of the Natives to die after the Europeans came?Indian TribesNot immune to European diseases and it made it easier to conquer themChicken PoxWeapons20s
- Q11What is NAFTA and what impact did it have on business culture?North America Free Trade Agreement - US, Canada and Mexico - removed trade restrictions between the countries - some US factories moved to MexicoNorth America Free Trade Agreement - US, Canada and Mexico - removed trade restrictions between the countries - some countries limited their exportsNorth America Free Trade Agreement - US, Canada and Mexico - removed trade restrictions between the countries - increased restrictions on business travel.North America Free Trade Agreement - US, Canada and Mexico - removed trade restrictions between the countries - increased taxes on items traded60s
- Q12What is the Rainshadow Effect ?An area in the middle of the desert.An area having little rain due to a mountain barrierAn high temperature area.An area that is extremely populated.30s
- Q13Where is Latin America and what areas does it include?South America/Mexico, Central America, South America, CaribbeanBottom part of North America and South America/Mexico, Central America, South America, CaribbeanAll of North and South America/China, USA, and Chile30s
- Q14What is Slash and burn Ag and what did it lead to?vegetation is cut down to create farmland – reason for deforestationvegetation is cut down and burned off to create new areas for homes - led to high population density.vegetation is cut down to create urban areas – primary reason for lack of resources20s
- Q15How is the population distribution on Latin America impacted by the Andes Mountains?Majority live in the middle of the continent.It doesn't impact itCaused the majority of the population to be located on the East Coast of the continent30s