Latin America Test Review
Quiz by MEGAN RODRIGUEZ
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- Q1Which European country was the first to colonize parts of Latin America?FranceEnglandSpainPortugal30s
- Q2What was the impact of colonization on the indigenous population of Latin America?Economic prosperity and trade opportunitiesDecimation through diseases, warfare, and forced laborImproved healthcare and educationPolitical empowerment and self-governance30s
- Q3What was the role of the Catholic Church during colonization in Latin America?Facilitation of trade with European countriesPromotion of indigenous cultural practicesConversion of indigenous peoples to ChristianityMilitary protection for the indigenous populations30s
- Q4Define the Columbian ExchangeExchange of money between different countriesExchange of food between North and South Americathe widespread exchange of animals, plants, culture, disease, people, and ideas that began between European countries and their colonies in North and South America.Exchange of coffee and other items between Latin American Countries30s
- Q5What was the purpose of early Spanish explorers in the New World?To spread ChristianityTo find new land for settlementIn search of gold and other richesTo establish trade routes30s
- Q6What crop played a major role in the growth of the Spanish colonies?WheatSugar caneCornTobacco30s
- Q7What was the Columbian Exchange?The widespread exchange of animals, plants, culture, disease, and ideas between Europe and the AmericasThe introduction of Christianity to the New WorldThe establishment of Spanish coloniesThe voyage of Christopher Columbus to the Americas30s
- Q8What caused the majority of Native American deaths following European contact?Famine and starvationDiseases carried by the EuropeansWars with the EuropeansSlavery and forced labor30s
- Q9What happened to the native population in the Caribbean as a result of Spanish colonization?They migrated to other regionsThey maintained control over their landMost were killed or died from diseaseThey peacefully coexisted with the Spanish colonists30s
- Q10What geographical area did the Spanish empire expand to by the end of the 1500s?From Florida to the Caribbean islandsFrom Mexico to BrazilFrom today’s California-Mexico border to the tip of South AmericaFrom Spain to North America30s
- Q11What was the primary motivation for Spanish colonization in the New World?Wealth and richesExpansion of Spanish language and cultureReligious conversionDesire for political power30s
- Q12Who were brought over to work when the Natives died outEuropeansAustraliansAfrican SlavesAmericans30s
- Q13Which country had the strongest empire in the Americas during the 1500s?PortugalEnglandSpainFrance30s
- Q14What is the definition of deforestation?The process of cutting down trees and replanting them in another area.The temporary removal of trees from an area.The process of planting trees in a given area.The permanent removal of trees from an area.30s
- Q15What are some major causes of deforestation?Logging, agriculture, and urbanization.Natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and climate change.Mining, industrial development, and pollution.Tourism, transportation, and international trade.30s