Question 1
Multiple Choice Question
Points
1
Why is Venezuela a key Latin American country?
It has relatively large oil reserves.
It’s location & geopolitics are relevant to the US.
It experienced unparalleled growth until the 1970s.
It was colonized by Portugal.
Question 2
Multiple Choice Question
Points
1
Who was the Brazilian President whose goal was to end hunger in the country?
Hugo Chavez
Luiz Inácio “Lula” daSilva
Fidel Castro
Ernesto Zedillo
Question 3
Multiple Choice Question
Points
1
What political ideology was the US trying to prevent from spreading in Central America?
Communism
Nationalism
Fascism
Socialism
Question 4
Multiple Choice Question
Points
1
Which of these events was an attempt by the US to overthrow Fidel Castro’s new government in Cuba?
The Mexican Miracle
The Bay of Pigs
The December Mistake
The Cuban Missle Crisis
Question 5
Multiple Choice Question
Points
1
How did Rafael Trujillo, the ruler of the Dominican Republic, die in 1961?
He was assassinated.
None of these answers are correct.
He died from a serious illness.
He committed suicide.
Question 6
Multiple Choice Question
Points
1
What societal group in South America benefits the least from free trade initiatives?
the oligarchs
the rich & educated
the poorest people
Campesino farmers
Question 7
Multiple Choice Question
Points
1
What crop’s price skyrocketed as a result of the signing of NAFTA?
coffee
corn
soybeans
coca
Question 8
Multiple Choice Question
Points
1
Choose the country that would be considered to be a less stable democracy.
Brazil
Chile
Venezuela
Argentina
Question 9
Multiple Choice Question
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1
What development has reduced the number of jobs in South America, causing the unemployment rate among unskilled and low-skill workers to rise?
Automation Technologies
Embezzlement of International Aid
Free Trade Initiatives
Privatization Efforts
Question 10
Multiple Choice Question
Points
1
What group controls the majority of Chile’s political offices?
The Concertación Coalition
Bolivarian Revolution Party
The Perónist Party
The Pinochet Coalition
Question 11
Multiple Choice Question
Points
1
Which answer would best describe the governments of countries bordering the Caribbean Sea since WWII?
corrupt, inefficient, and repressive.
orderly & inventive, but struggling.
dishonest & harsh, but effective.
democratic, charitable, and productive.
Question 12
Multiple Choice Question
Points
1
Which of these statements about US intervention in Central America is false?
They supported left-wing military agendas and dictatorships.
They attempted to assassinate Fidel Castro several times.
They illegally funded the arming and training of Nicaraguan rebels.
They provided military training and aid to Central American dictatorships.
Question 13
Multiple Choice Question
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1
In what decades did the Mexican Miracle occur?
1950s & 1960s
1940s & 1950s
1970s & 1980s
1960s & 1970s
Question 14
Multiple Choice Question
Points
1
An oligarchy is when power over _____ is held within a _____ number of people.
few; small
few; large
many; small
many; large
Question 15
Multiple Choice Question
Points
1
Which of these options best describes Honduras in the 1970s and 1980s?
The country remained relatively stable, but leftist politicians and sympathizers “disappeared.”
Leftist rebels brought on a vicious civil war.
Their leader was overthrown by communists, leading to civil war.
Rebel activity led to death squads and massacres from leftist activity.
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