Latin America

Spring 24'

What Is the difference between Latin America and South America?
Select one:
1. Latin America includes less countries than South America
2. none of the answer choices are correct
3. No difference - just different names for the same region
4. South America includes more territory than Latin America

none of the answer choices are correct

Modern Latin America is populated
Select one:
1. exclusively by decedents of Spanish settlers
2. none of the answer choices are correct
3. mostly by Portuguese immigrants
4. by people from all over the world

by people from all over the world

Why could the term Latin America be problematic?
Select one:
1. because of geographic issues
2. because the term ignores indigenous culture/languages
3. none of the answer choices are correct
4. because Latin is rarely spoken in the region

because the term ignores indigenous culture/languages

Historic accounts (narratives) strongly suggest native peoples in Latin America were often brutalized and abused to _
Select one:
1. Use as slave labor
2. Make money
3. Sexual exploitation
4. All of the answer choices are correct

All of the answer choices are correct

Considering our class discussions, which description most accurately the history of Latin?
Select one:
1. a story of mostly exploring for precious mentals like gold and silver
2. highly controversial or disputalble accounts
3. a narrative of mostly about political persecution
4. a unifying legacy

highly controversial or disputalble accounts

It is widely believed the ancestors of indigenous peoples in Latin America migrated from
Select one:
1. Directly from Africa
2. Mostly directly from the Indian Subcontinent
3. North America
4. None of the answer choices are correct

None of the answer choices are correct

Liberation Theology is primarily concerned with:
Select one:
1. Supporting the political status quo
2. Promoting traditional religious doctrines
3. None of the answers are correct
4. Advocating for the spiritual elevation of the elite

None of the answers are correct

The most important development in the Latin American religious sector in the last forty years is the remarkable growth of
Select one:
1. Evangelical Protestantism
2. Traditional Indigenous religions
3. Secular humanism
4. Mainstream Catholicism

Evangelical Protestantism

_______ occupies a unique position in South America due not only to its size but also as a result of major changes over the last twenty years
Select one:
1. none of the answer choices are correct
2. Panama
3. Guatemala
4. Mexico

none of the answer choices are correct - Brazil

Which of the following cities is noted for a blend of Italian and Japanese cultural influence?
Select one:
1. Rio de Janeiro
2. São Paulo
3. Salvador
4. Recite

São Paulo

What best describes Salvador's unique cultural identity?
Select one:
1. A city famous for its natural waterfalls and hiking trails
2. A city known for Afro-Brazilian culture and colonial architecture
3. A modern tech hub with a large Japanese population
4. A rainforest gateway with few urban centers

A city known for Afro-Brazilian culture and colonial architecture

Which city's layout resembles an airplane when seen from above?
Select one:
1. Brasília
2. São Paulo
3. Belo Horizonte
4. Salvador

Brasília

After the Iberian arrival, what happened to sacred indigenous sites in Latin America?
Select one:
1. Sacred indigenous sites were destroyed or converted into Christian churches
2. Indigenous sacred sites became pilgrimage destinations for Christian converts
3. Sacred indigenous sites were abandoned due to the lack of religious significance
4. Sacred indigenous sites were preserved and respected by the Iberians.

Sacred indigenous sites were abandoned due to the lack of religious significance

The Bourbon Reforms did not
Select one:
1. bring about calm in the Spanish Empire
2. cause turmoil in the the Spanish Empire
3. have any impact on the Spanish Empire
4. none of the answer choices are correct

bring about calm in the Spanish Empire

The Church provided
conquests and for monarchical rule.
for the military
Select one:
1. specialized weapons
2. financial backing
3. a unifying legacy
4. none of the answers offered are correct

none of the answers offered are correct

Brazil is considered

Select one:

1. to be a country where the Amazon covers a quarr

2. to be a country with a lot of social

3. the 2nd largest country in Latin America

4. none of the answer choices are correct

none of the answer choices are correct

The legacy of Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus is controversial mostly

because

Select one:

1. his encounters with America's were described as "discoveries."

2. of his unsuccessful establishment of lasting trade networks

3. it was discovered he worked to oppose the Spanish crown

4. of his mistaken use of navigational techniques

his encounters with America's were described as "discoveries."

If you're traveling to the largest country in South America to explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site acclaimed for its architecture/where would you most likely go?

Select one:

1. São Paulo

2. Belo Horizonte

3. Porto Alegre

4. Brasilia

Brasilia

What is the name of the Brazilian city often described as "futuristic"?

Select one:

1. Salvador

2. Brasilia

3. Rio de Janeiro

4. São Paulo

Brasilia

What is mostly the primary reason for the formation of gangs in Rio's favelas:

Select one:

1. None of the answers offered are correct

2. Cultural preservation

3. Political activism

4. Social are

None of the answers offered are correct

Which Brazilian political figure is famously controversial for staunchly supporting the former military regime in the country's history?

Select one:

1. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

2. Jair Bolsonaro

3. Fernando Collor de Mello

4. Michel Temer

Jair Bolsonaro

Which factor has contributed most to the growth of favelas in Rio de Janeiro?

Select one:

1. High levels of income equality

2. Government funded housing programs gone wrong (not managed well)

3. Strict urban planning regulations

4. None of the answer choices provided are correct

None of the answer choices provided are correct

The legacy of the Spanish Inquisition in Latin America is complex. Which is the least likely long-term consequence of inquisition in the region?

Select one:

1. Deepening of resentment towards Spanish colonial rule

2. Emphasis on religious orthodoxy and social conformity

3. Weakening of the Catholic Church's influence in the region

4. Increased religious freedom and new religious based ideas

Increased religious freedom and new religious based ideas

Which of the following is not a true statement with regard to Latin America?

Select one:

1. Brazil borders almost all other South American countries

2. Brazil was not always a democracy

3. The largest Catholic country in South America is Chile

4. Some of North America is also part of Latin America

The largest Catholic country in South America is Chile

Brazil aspires to be a major player on the international stage. What is a significant likely challenge Brazil faces in achieving this goal?

Select one:

1. None of the answers offered are correct

2. The absence of a strong national identity

3. Brazil does not have a significant domestic market.

4. Brazil needs to address mounting (increasing) social inequality

Brazil needs to address mounting (increasing) social inequality

What can not be said about Favelas?

Select one:

1. they exist in great numbers in Brazil

2. there are just a few in Rio de Janeiro

3. they are gaicenters of violent crimes

4. they lack infrastructure and are symbols of poverty

there are just a few in Rio de Janeiro

Which statement most accurately describes the geographical relationship between Latin America and South America?

Select one:

1. South America refers only to Spanish speaking countries within Latin America.

2. Latin America and South America are interchangeable terms

3. None of the answer choices offer a correct answer

4. Latin America does not include some parts of South America

None of the answer choices offer a correct answer

It is widely understood that the Catholic character of Latin America gained more world attention when

Select one:

1. none of the answer choices are correct

2. when allegations were made about a controversial clergy from the region

3. public officials promoted Church activities across Latin America

4. military and church leaders worked together

none of the answer choices are correct

In Latin America, what often exacerbates (makes worse) the cycle of poverty and marginalization among indigenous communities?

Select one:

1. Establishment of comprehensive social fare programs tailored to indigenous needs.

2. Exploitation of natural resources on indigenous territories without fair wages/payment

3. Effective redistribution wealth to indigenous populations.

4. Government initiatives prioritising indigenous land rights.

Exploitation of natural resources on indigenous territories without fair wages/payment

In class we discussed at length the devastating impacts on____ history of Latin America. Those impacts _____

Select one:

1, indigenous, are mostly exclusively relevant to the past

2. indigenous, have been for the most part forgotten and therefore not an issue today

3. indigenous, are still very much part of social justice activism causes across Latin America today

4. none of the answer choices are correct

indigenous, are still very much part of social justice activism causes across Latin America today

Which of the following was featured In one of the videos we watched about Brazil

Select one:

1. refugees moving to Brazil in search of better economic opportunities

2. none of the answer choices are correct

3. Brazil's status in the United Nations

4. the assassination of a local elected official

the assassination of a local elected official

In the context of Latin American Liberation Theology aims to reconcile (balance) Christian faith with:

Select one:

1. None of the answers offered are correct

2. Environmental conservation

3. Diplomatic advancement

4. Interfaith dialogue

None of the answers offered are correct

In Latin America strong religious communities helped set the value structure of a society by stating ____ . By doing this religion played a role in helping lower peoples ____ of governments to provide a good life in the here and now

Select one:

1, the rights of people, demands

2. what is not satisfactory, wishes.

3. none of the answer choices are correct

4. what is important in life, expectations

what is important in life, expectations

Rio is the capital of

Select one:

1. Brazil

2. Argentina

3. none of the answer choices are correct v

4. Mexico

The correct answer is: none of the answer choices are correct

Why might the label "Latin America" pose a problem when describing the region?

Select one:

1. none of the answer choices are correct.

2. because of geography and geopolitical issues

3. it is not problematic; the question makes a wrong assumption

4. because the Latin language is rarely spoken in the region

The correct answer is: none of the answer choices are correct.

If you are working to improve your non-Spanish language skills for an important business trip to Latin America, which city are you most likely visiting?

Select one:

1, none of the answer choices are correct

2. Mexico City

3. San Paulo

4. Santiago

The correct answer is: Sao Paulo

When evaluating different narratives about Latin American history, one might conclude that the story about the region

Select one:

1. sometimes can change over time

2. can change but that each new version adds to our understanding of the past

3. all of the answer choices are correct

4. can reflect a wide range of views

The correct answer is: all of the answer choices are correct

In Rio De Janeiro gun battles between police and suspected criminals

Select one:

1. are not common or an every event

2. are typically isolated so they only affect violent gangs and not ordinary citizens

3. can go on for extended periods of time - perhaps even entire days

4. none of the answer choices are correct

The correct answer is: can go on for extended periods of time - perhaps even entire days

Which of the following is not a true statement with regard to LATAM?

Select one:

1. almost all (87%) of the world's largest rainforest is located in a single country

2. Liberation Theology was an idea that was not embraced (welcomed) by the Vatican

3. the church supported military regimes

4. The policies of Brazil's current and previous leaders may be considered highly controversial

almost all (87 percent) of the world's largest rainforest is located in a single country

The Vatican strongly criticized liberation theology because

Select one:

1. it failed to benefit and liberate genuinely poor and underprivileged communities

2. It failed to reduce criminal activity as hoped for the cause of societal liberation

3. It was associated with ideas linked to socialist doctrine.

4. none of the answer choices are correct

The correct answer is: It was associated with ideas linked to socialist doctrine.

Before the Spanish arrived in 16th century, the___ and the___inhabited regions of Chile.

Select one:

1. Kawahiva, Mam

2. all of the answer choices are correct

3. Inca, Mapuche

4. Aztec, Maya

The correct answer is; Inca, Mapuche

Brazil is not considered

Select one:

1. to be a country which lacks (has no) wide social inequity.

2. all of the answer choices are correct

3. the largest country in LATAM

4. one of the most Catholic countries in the world

The correct answer is: to be a country which lacks (has no) wide social inequity.

Given the role of the religion in Latin America's political history one perspective about who rules suggests the essence of___was to elevate selected people to power so that they could be responsible to___

Select one:

1. politics, the will of emerging religious leaders

2. policies, the will of all peoples

3. none of the answer choices are correct

4. politics, the will of believers

The correct answer is: none of the answer choices are correct

What was the main reason for the historical opposition of the United States government to liberation theology in Latin America?

Select one:

1. Because it challenges the dominance of Western culture

2. To protect its geopolitical interests and prevent socialist influence

3. As a response to pressure from international human rights organizations

4. To foster (promote) economic development and trade relations.

The correct answer is: To protect its geopolitical interests and prevent socialist influence

Based on one of the videos we watched in class, which of the following is a prominent theme depicted in what is also known as the "biggest party on earth"?

Select one:

1. Social justice

2. Economic prosperity

3. None of the answers offered are correct

4. Technological innovation

The correct answer is: Social justice

As mentioned in class the first Americans (Indigenous peoples) had not, it seems, acquired any_____ to protect themselves from ____the Europeans brought with them.

Select one:

1. none of the answer choices are correct

2. special weapons, methods

3. natural immunity, diseases

4. special medical methods, techniques

The correct answer is: natural immunity, diseases

The Bourbon Reforms did not____

Select one:

1. none of the answer choices are correct

2. have any impact on the Spanish Empire

3. bring about calm in the Spanish Empire

4. cause turmoil in the the Spanish Empire

The correct answer is: bring about calm in the Spanish Empire

Which statement best describes how Church hierarchies (leadershins) in Latin America have supported political ideology?

Select one:

1. They have supported mostly the promotion of liberation Theology

2. Churches have rejected any political stand right wing or left wing

3. Churches support only anti-right-wing groups

4. Churches have supported a variety of political views (ideologies)

The correct answer is: Churches have supported a variety of political views (ideologies)

In Brazil _____ winning elections have been credited with backing mostly_____ candidates and winning elections

Select one:

1. progressives, left wing

2. liberation theologists, conservative

3. evangelicals, progressive

4. evangelicals, conservative

The correct answer is: evangelicals, conservative

In Rio de Janeiro alone the number of shanty towns is said to number_____ they could be considered____

Select one:

1. 100 at most, centers of religious symbols

2. none of the answer choices are correct

3. more than 600, epicenters of crime

4. 400, centers of traditional practices

The correct answer is: more than 600, epicenters of crime

What does the significance of religion in favelas primarily (mainly) indicate about Brazilian society?

Select one:

1. Religion serves as a tool for social control and obedience in favelas, reinforcing existing power structures

2. Religion in favelas highlights the secular nature of Brazilian society and the decline of religious influence.

3. The prominence (importance) of religion in favelas demonstrates the government's commitment to promoting religious diversity and tolerance.

4. The presence of religion in favelas reflects the resilience (ability to recover) and coping mechanisms of marginalized communities in the face of adversity

The presence of religion in favelas reflects the resilience (ability to recover) and coping mechanisms of marginalized communities in the face of adversity

Which city is located in what is considered the largest Catholic country in Latin

America and the world?

Select one:

1. Medellin

2. Mexico City

3. None of the answer choices are correct

4. Sao Paulo

The correct answer is: Sao Paulo

What is one way in which religion mostly continues to influence politics in present day Latin America?

Select one:

1. None of the answer are correct

2. By influencing political decisions and electoral outcome

3. By endorsing political neutrality and abstaining from involvement

4. By advocating for strict separation of church and state

The correct answer is: By influencing political decisions and electoral outcome

What unique area in Latin America, is known for being the largest of its kind in the world?

Select one:

1. Manaus

2. Pantanal

3. Fernando de Noronha

4. None of the answer are correct

The correct answer is: Pantanal

According the videos we watched about life in Brazil

Select one:

1. Criminal gangs could be armed with sophisticated weapons

2. There's a traffic app that alerts drivers about gun violence

3. All of the answer choices are correct

4. Favelas could be located close to luxury hotels and wealthy areas of Rio

All of the answer choices are correct

In Brazil a student hears a heated debate on deforestation in the Amazon. One politician argues for strengthening environmental agencies, while another insists environmental regulations hinder economic growth. What best reflects the general policy stance of Lula and Bolsonaro in this context?

Select one:

1. Lula and Bolsonaro both increased funding to environmental agencies but differed in rhetoric.

2. Lula supports reducing regulations to boost development; Bolsonaro supports environmental protections.

3. None of the answer choices offer accurate explanations

4. Both Lula and Bolsonaro have expressed support for reducing environmental oversight in different ways.

The correct answer is: None of the answer choices offer accurate explanations

What significance does the first month of the year have in the naming of a major Brazilian city?

Select one:

1. It was the month when the city launched a new modernization program

2. It was the month when the city was established as a major port

3. It was the month when the city was officially declared the capital of Brazil

4. None of the answer choices are correct

The correct answer is: None of the answer choices are correct

A Brazilian TV documentary highlights disparities in internet access across households. Which region is most likely to have the lowest household internet penetration?

Select one:

1. Central-West

2. Southeast

3. North

4. South

North

How does the short documentary we watched today depict the relationship between Evangelical churches and political leaders in Brazil?

Select one:

1. It implies they are in constant conflict

2. None of the answer choices offered are correct

3. It portrays them as mutually beneficial allies

4. It shows them as separate entities with no interaction

The correct answer is: It portrays them as mutually beneficial allies

Liberation Theology _____ in Latin America

Select one:

1. was about supporting the wealthy and powerful

2. None of the answer choices are coerect

3. unified the Church

4, was a source of controversy in the Church

The correct enswer it: was a source of controversy in the Church

How do Brazil's economic practices regarding land-use change affect the international community's efforts to mitigate climate change?

Select one:

1. Brazil's land-use policies have no bearing on global climate change mitigation efforts

2. Deforestation and land degradation in Brazil hinder global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

3. Sustainable land-use practices in Brazil contribute positively to global climate change mitigation.

4. none of the answers offered are accurate

2. Deforestation and land degradation in Brazil hinder global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Which recent Brazilian president was a former military officer and gained popularity for his tough-on-crime stance?

Select one:

1. none of the answer choices are correct

2. Fernando Henrique Cardoso

3. Jair Bolsonaro

4. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

3. Jair Bolsonaro

What can not be said about Favelas?

Select one:

1. they lack infrastructure and are symbols of poverty

2. there are just a few in Rio de Janeiro

3. they are epicenters of violent crimes

4. they exist in great numbers in Brazil

2. there are just a few in Rio de Janeiro

Based on the videos we viewed in class about Brazil, what is most likely the primary criticism directed against police raids in Rio favelas?

Select one:

1. Excessive leniency towards criminal elements

2. Lack of community involvement in decision-making

3. Excessive use of force and brutality

4. Insufficient training of law enforcement personnel

3. Excessive use of force and brutality

As a diplomas newly assigned to your country't embassy in Brazil, which city will you be traveling to?

Select one:

1. Salvador

2. Rio de Janeiro

3. Sao Paulo

4. None of the answer choices are correct

None of the answer choices are correct

Based on our class discussion generally indigenous religion in Latin America was said to be _____

nature and open to ____

Select one:

1. none of the answer choices offered are correct

2. welcoming communitarian

3. spontaneous, communitarian

4. adaptable, individualistic

3. spontaneous, communitarian

A Chilean citizen reflects on the 1973 coup. Which of the following is true regarding Pinochet's role in the coup?

Select one:

1. He was a civilian protest leader

2. He was a foreign military advisor

3. He was appointed by Allende and then overthrew him

4. He was initially against the coup

The correct answer is: He was appointed by Allende and then overthrew him

The video we watched in class details the events leading up to the 1973 coup. What specific action or event, mentioned in the documentary, directly preceded the military intervention?

Select one:

1. None of the answers are correct

2. A televised address by Salvador Allende announcing his resignation

3. The assassination of a prominent military general loyal to Allende

4. A nationwide strike by miners

The correct answer is: None of the answers are correct

Which policy change was not a direct result of the Chicago Boys' economic reforms?

Select one:

• 1. Deregulation of financial markets

• 2. Reduction of trade barriers

• 3. Privatization of state-owned enterprises

• 4. None of the answers are correct

The correct answer is: None of the answers are correct

What cultural similarity can be found between Chiloe Island and the capital city of Brazil?

Select one:

1. Both have UNESCO World Heritage Sites

2. Both host prominent international film festivals annually

3. Both are known for their wine production

4. Both are centers of Afro-Brazilian religious practices

The correct answer is: Both have UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Based on discussions in class which Brazilian political figure is widely known for expressing strong admiration for the former military regime in the country's history?

Select one:

1. None of the answer choices are correct

2. Fernando Collor de Mello

3. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

4. Michel Temer

The correct answer is: None of the answer choices are correct

Who is acknowledged as the individual who officially claimed Brazil on behalf of Portugal?

Select one:

1. Ferdinand Magellan

2 Pedro Alvares Cabral

3. Vasco da Gama

4, Bartolomeu Dias

The correct answer Is: Pedro Alvares Cabral

What was the main point of agreement among Chileans regarding the constitution mentioned in the video we watched in class?

Select one:

1. The requirement to privatize basic services like education and healthcare

2. The unity in the desire to replace the Pinochet-era constitution

3. The necessity to maintain the Pinochet-era constitution

4. The need for more expert involvement in the drafting process

The correct answer is: The unity in the desire to replace the Pinochet-era constitution

Based on a video we watched in class, which of the following is a main theme in the "biggest party on earth"?

Select one

1. Technological innovation

2. Social justice

3. Economic prosperity

4. None of the answers offered are correct

The correct answer is: Social justice

During the Cold War, American involvement in Latin America more often supported regimes which __________

Select ones

1. aligned with U.S, anti-communist interests regardless of human rights practices

2. promoted democratic reforms and free elections

3. aligned with U.S. interests in support indigenous rights and autonomy

4. aligned with U.S. anti-communist interests but also had good human rights practices

The correct answer is: aligned with.U.S. anti-communist interests regardless of human rights practices

During his time as Brazil's president, Jair Bolsonaro Frequently made news headlines for his controversial statements and policies. Which of the following statements accurately reflects one of his policies?

Select one:

1. Bolsonaro implemented extensive environmental protections

2. Bolsonaro faced criticism for his handling of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest

3. Bolsonaro advocated for indigenous land rights

4. Bolsonaro promoted policies that significantly reduced social inequality

The correct answer is: Bolsonaro faced criticism for his handling of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest

As a dedicated skier, which major South American city would most likely be your

preferred travel destination?

Select one:

1. São Paulo

2. Santiago

3. Buenos Aires

4. Mexico City

2. Santiago

Based on the videos we watched in class which of the following is not a significant industry in Chile?

Select one:

1. Aerospace manufacturing

2. Fruit cultivation

3. Wine production

4. Tourism

The correct answer is: Aerospace manufacturing

Where would you travel to reach the southernmost point in Latin America?

Select one:

1. Uruguay

2. None of the answers are correct

3. Argentina

4. Paraguay

The correct answer is: None of the answers are correct

What is the primary reason for the formation of gangs in Rio's favelas?

Select one:

1. Social welfare

2. Political activism

3. Cultural preservation

4. None of the answers offered are correct

The correct answer is: None of the answers offered are correct

Based on our class discussions which description is likley to best illustrate the history of Latin America?

Select one:

1. a narrative of mostly about political persecution

2. a unifying legacy

3. highly controversial or disputable accounts

4. a story of mostly exploring for precious metals like gold and silver

The correct answer is: highly controversial or disputable accounts

The Spanish conquest in Latin America was ____ endeavor (goal) between the crown and _____ interests.

Select one:

1. an exciting, pirate

2 a limited, merchant

3. a joint, private

4. none of the answer choices are correct

The correct answer is: a joint, private

You are traveling to Chile to visit the distinctive wooden Jesuit Churches. Which region of the country are you most likely planning to visit?

Select one:

1. None of the answers are correct

2. Southeast Chile

3. Central Chile

4. Northen Chile

The correct answer is: None of the answers are correct

In which international organization has Brazil been seeking a more influential role to increase its global influence?

Select one:

1. United Nations (UN)

2. World Trade Organization (WTO)

3. International Monetary Fund (MF)

4. World Health Organization (WHD)

The correct answer is: United Nations (UN)

Liberation theology in Latin America mostly emerged as a response to ______

Select one:

1. Religious persecution by communist regimes

2. European colonization efforts

3. None of the answers are correct

4. US military interventions in the region

The correct answer is: None of the answers are correct

In Chile, which major policy shift was a hallmark (important feature) of the economic reforms as advised by U.S. educated economists during the Pinochet regime?

Select one:

1. Implementation of widespread tariffs

2. Nationalization of key industries

3. Deregulation and privatization

4. Expansion of public sector employment

The correct answer is: Deregulation and privatization

During the Pinochet regime, Colonia Dignidad (a German colony) primarily served as a ________

Select one:

1 political exile of dissidents

2. religious retreats

3. military training camps

4. torture and interrogation center

The correct answer is: torture and interrogation center

Which statement best compares the environmental challenges faced by Brazil and Chile?

Select one:

1. None of the answer choices are correct

2. Both countries primarily deal with issues related to volcanic activity

3. Chile faces more severe deforestation Issues than Brazil

4. Brazil faces significant deforestation, while Chile mostly deals with water scarcity

The correct answer is: Brazil faces significant deforestation, while Chile mostly deals with water scarcity

What was the primary motivation behind the US involvement in the overthrow of the elected leader of Chile in 1973?

Select one:

1. To support democratic principles and institutions in Chile

2. To promote economic stability and growth in the region

3. To prevent the spread of communism in Latin America

4. To retaliate against Chile's nationalization of US-owned copper mines

The correct answer is: To prevent the spread of communism in Latin America

Where is the Strait of Magellan located in relation to the South American continent?

Select one:

1. Between Chile and Argentina

2. Between Argentina and Uruguay

3. Between Brazil and Uruguay

4. Between Chile and Peru

The correct answer is: Between Chile and Argentina

The legacy of the Spanish Inquisition in Latin America is complex. Which is the least likely long term consequence of inquisition in the region?

Select one:

1. Emphasis on religious orthodoxy and social conformity

2 Increased religious freedom and new religious based ideas

3. Deepening of resentment towards Spanish colonial rule

4. Weakening of the Catholic Church's influence in the region

The correct answer is: Increased religious freedom and new religious based ideas

If you're attracted to cities characterized by vibrant rooftops and a prominent harbor on the western coast of South America, which city should you plan to visit?

Select one:

1 Santiago

2. Vina del Mar

3. Pucon

4. Valparaiso

The correct answer is: Valparalso

What is a shared characteristic among Brazil, Chile, and Argentina?

Select one:

1. All three have a coastline along the Atlantic Ocean

2. Each country has a significant indigenous population

3. They are all landlocked countries in South America

4. They all have Portuguese as their official language

The correct answer is: All three have a coastline along the Atlantic Ocean

Overall, how did Colonia Dignidad (the German Colony) reflect broader issues in Latin American society?

Select one:

1. It exposed vulnerabilities in the judicial systems of several countries.

2. It exemplified struggles for indigenous rights in rural areas.

3. It highlighted challenges in environmental conservation efforts.

4. It underscored issues of dictatorship, secrecy, and abuse of power

The correct answer is: it underscored issues of dictatorship, secrecy, and abuse of power

What historical factors contributed to the origins of favelas in Brazil?

Select one:

1. Rural migrants seeking employment in urban centers

2. Portuguese colonial policies promoting urban segregation

3. Indigenous communities displaced by urban development

4. None of the answer choices are accurate

The correct answer is: Rural migrants seeking employment in urban centers

Before the Spanish arrived in 16th century, the ____ and the ____ inhabited the regions of Chile.

Select one:

1. Aztec, Maya

2. Inca, Mapuche

3. all of the answer choices are correct

4. Kawahlva, Mam

The correct answer is: Inca, Mapuche

Rio is the capital of

Select one:

1. Argentina

2 Brazil

3. Mexico

4, none of the answer choices are correct

The correct answer is: none of the answer choices are correct

What was the primary goal of Operation Condor, as understood in modern Latin American history?

Select one.

1. Promotion of cultural exchanges and regional literature

2. Economic integration of Latin American countries

3. None of the answer choices are correct

4. Environmental conservation initiatives across the continent

The correct answer is: None of the answer choices are correct

The Latin American country included in the group of emerging economies along with China, South Africa, India, and Russia is ____

Select one:

1. Brazil

2. Balivia

3. Costa Rica

4. Chile

The correct answer is: Brazil

What was the primary ethnic origin of the enslaved workforce brought to Brazil during the colonial period to work on sugar plantations?

Select one.

1. Portuguese

2. Spanish

3. Native peoples

4. None of the answers provided are correct

The correct answer is: None of the answers provided are correct