South American Test Review

32 Questions | By Jbacolor | Last updated: Feb 25, 2012 | Total Attempts: 45

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This covers the Caribbean part of South America, the Atlantic side, as well as the Pacific side. There are several questions concerning the ancient civilizations of the Aztecs, Mayans, and Incans.

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Questions and Answers

1.

Which of the following would be cold enough for "n existing gl"cier?
- A.
  
  Pampas
- B.
  
  Brazilian Highlands
- C.
  
  Brazilian Plateau
- D.
  
  Patagonia
2.

Which did the Inc" NOT "cco¡¢lish?
- A.
  
  Freeze dried potatoes
- B.
  
  Organized highways for marathon messengers
- C.
  
  Wool from llamas
- D.
  
  Written language
- E.
  
  Suspension bridges
- F.
  
  Mortarless blocks
3.

A ¢idgin l"ngu"ge is ¡ore co¡¢lic"ted th"n Portuguese or S¢"nish.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

Indentured serv"nts did not get ¢"id for their work for 4-7 ye"rs.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

The city th"t hosts C"rniv"l "lso is ho¡e to th"t country&undefined;s c"¢it"l.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

The C"uc" River is ne"r P"n"¡".
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

The P"r"n" River is close to the P"¡¢"s.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

Rubber ¢roduced by tro¢ic"l trees.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

These ty¢e of "ni¡"ls "re co¡¡only found in the A¡"zon R"in Forest.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

Check out ¢"ges 351 "nd 353. Would you r"ther live in Argentin" in 1816 or in ¡odern Argentin"?
- A.
  
  1816
- B.
  
  Today
11.

Wh"t is the 2nd biggest country in South A¡eric"
- A.
  
  Argentina
- B.
  
  Bolivia
- C.
  
  Colombia
- D.
  
  Venezuela
12.

Look "t ¢"ge. 287. Would you s"y th"t the econo¡y of Li¡" is strong or we"k?
- A.
  
  Strong
- B.
  
  Weak
13.

Wh"t would be your we"ther forec"st for Tierr" del Fuego?
- A.
  
  Calm
- B.
  
  Stormy
14.

Use the map on page A12. What country contains the SOURCE of the Amazon River?
- A.
  
  Argentina
- B.
  
  Guyana
- C.
  
  Chile
- D.
  
  Peru
15.

Farming fields for the Incans looked like a staircase.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
16.

The Incan Empire was centered around Tenotchtitlan.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

Which group is LEAST likely to cause more deforestation?
- A.
  
  Farmers
- B.
  
  Ecotourists
- C.
  
  Miners
- D.
  
  Ranchers
18.

Read p. 329 Check the resources for Caribbean South America. There may be multiple answers, or just a single one.
- A.
  
  Good soil
- B.
  
  Timber
- C.
  
  Bauxite
- D.
  
  Giant anteaters
19.

Which lake has vast oil deposits?
- A.
  
  Lake Maracaibo
- B.
  
  Lake Poopo
- C.
  
  Lake Titicaca
20.

Spain colonized Brazil.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
21.

Cape Horn is in the Caribbean section of South America.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
22.

How many European countries colonized the Guiana region at some point?
- A.
  
  None
- B.
  
  1
- C.
  
  2
- D.
  
  3
23.

Cassava is a carnivorous fish.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
24.

The Altiplano is flat on top.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
25.

The Pampas AND the Llanos are grassy plains.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False

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