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One of the negative effects of the cultural diffusion Latin America experienced during the age of European exploration of the New World included —

the destruction of the tropical rainforests

an expansion of the slave trade

an increased number of dangerous storms

the introduction of cattle ranching

Based on the information in the table, which environmental modification would most likely be common in each of these Latin American countries?

Harvesting timber

Mining

Drilling for oil

Ranching

Which geographic factor is most responsible for the population patterns of Brazil?

desert

llanos

mountains

rainforest

How are the governments of Canada and the United States similar?

Both have parliaments led by a president.

Both are limited governments with constitutions.

Both allow the government to censor newspapers.

Both allow every citizen to vote in national elections.

The economic activity described above is an example of —

agricultural surplus

a service industry

retail sales

a wholesale product

Development of alternative energy sources in the United States and Canada will most likely help to —

address increasing demands for water

create more trade opportunities

produce low wage service jobs

support large urban populations

The province of Quebec has been the center of cultural conflict in Canada for several years. Which of the following cultural traits is the focus of this conflict?

Language usage

Clothing styles

Religious traditions

Dietary restrictions

The government of the United States can trace its democratic roots to which civilization?

Spain

Greece

France

Egypt

Which technology led to a diffusion of culture from Europe to Latin America in the late 1400’s and 1500’s?

Caravel ships

Railroads

Telegraph lines

Printing press

Explain one way humans have modified the environment in Latin America and how that change has helped the people of that region.

people clear the land

people live near water

people create pollution which is helpful for the environment

slash & burn method allows agriculture for farming/ranching

Which of the following is one way cultures of Central America were influenced by Spanish colonization?

Christianity & Spanish language were introduced in Region

Mayan cultural practices are adopted by Spanish settlers

Farming became the primary economic activity in the region.

Women gained greater equality when Spanish laws were applied

The Charter of Rights described above is an example of how individual rights in a democratic society are —

provided without any conditions

given to only those who vote

made to limit the government

protected by the government