Unit 7 Test Choose the BEST answer. 1.

After a ten year struggle, Haiti was the first nation in Latin America to gain independence in 1804. How did Haiti win its independence from France? A. in a revolution started by Simon Bolivar B. when the British defeated Napoleon at Waterloo C. in a revolt led by the former slave, Toussaint LOuverture D. as part of the treaty at the end of the French and Indian War 2. What three areas were MOST impacted from the triangular trade? A. Europe, Asia, and Africa B. Africa, Europe, and the Americas C. Australia, Asia, And Europe D. Asia, the Americas, and Africa

3. African slaves were brought to the West Indies to work on large plantations. What type of
crops were grown on these large plantations? A. Sweet potatoes B. Sugar cane C. Apples D. rice 4. Why were Africans used to replace enslaved Native Americans? A. Africans were strong and could handle the work. B. Africans worked well with Native Americans. C. Africans were skilled farmers and metalworkers. D. Africans were skilled at building houses and barns 5. The African slave trade grew because European nations wanted the captured Africans E. To work in the new factories F. To replace the labor of the serfs G. To work on the plantations in their colonies H. To increase the number of soldiers in their armies 6. What is the name of the small village near a Spanish Mission where the natives lived? A. hacienda B. pueblo C. presidio D. mestizo 7. What is the name of the ranch that was given to the corregidor after he had the land taken from him by Spain, and given to the Catholic Church? A. hacienda B. pueblo C. presidio D. mestizo

8. What was the most important building in a Spanish Mission? A. The School B. The soldiers barracks C. The Church D. The Blacksmiths Shop 9. Spain colonized many countries in Central America and South America. How is Spains influence still seen in these countries today? A. no Native American customs and languages have survived B. the king of Spain is still the head of state of most of these countries C. Most of the people in these countries are Roman Catholic D. Most of these countries have a strong democratic position 10. What is the name of the famous Spanish Mission in San Antonio, Texas? (Hint: we looked at pictures of it in class) A. Spanish Mission Apartments B. Taco Bell C. El Toreo D. The Alamo

11. Who was known as El Libertador?

A. B. C. D. Toussant LOuverture Simon Bolivar Jose de San Martin Miguel Hidalgo

12. Who liberated Mexico from Spain? A. A. Toussant LOuverture B. Simon Bolivar C. Jose de San Martin D. Miguel Hidalgo 13. What happened in Spain that helped Bolivar begin liberating countries from Spain? A. Spain didnt care anymore B. Spain was more concerned with establishing colonies in Africa C. Napoleon had taken over Spain, and Spains grip over its colonies in Latin America had slipped D. Queen Isabella was on vacation 14. . Why does Mexico celebrate Independence Day on September 16 instead of September 28? A. Hidalgo conquered Guanajuato and Valladolid on September 16. B. Hidalgo started the revolt in Valladolid on September 16. C. Hidalgo saw Our Lady of Guadalupe on September 16. D.Hidalgo shouted his Cry of Dolores on September 16 15. How are the histories of the United States and Haiti similar? A. They were both British colonies B. They were both strongly influenced by the French C. They both have a long tradition of democracy D. They both gained independence from an imperialist power.

16. Where is the Amazon River located? A. Europe B. Australia C. North America D. South America 17. On which continent are the Andes Mountains, the longest mountain range in the world, located? A. Asia B. Europe C. North America D. South America 18. The Amazon basin in Brazil contains the worlds largest A. petroleum supply B. mountain range C. rain forest D. inland lake 19. Latin America is made up of three parts. What are they? A. Mexico, Latin America, Haiti B. Central America, Texas, Brazil C. West Indies, Central America, South America D. West Indies, Jamaica, the Bahamas 20. Central America and the West Indies are actually a part of what continent? A. South America B. Asia C. Europe D. North America

21. An area that has the same weather year after year. This is the definition of what? A. A climate zone B. A political region C. A danger zone D. A map 22. Latin Americas culture is a mix of three ethnic groups. What are they? A. Native Americans, Africans, Europeans B. Asian, European and African C. European, African, and Asian D. African, Asian, and North American

23. Latin America has 5 major ethnic groups. Which 2 make up the majority of the people in Latin America?

A. B. C. D.

Mestizo and European Mulatto and Eruopean Mestizo and Mulatto Native American and Mestizo

24. Which ethnic group consists of people who are part Native American and part European? A. Mulatto B. Mestizo C. Hatian D. Cuban 25. What word do Latin Americans use to describe Native Americans A. Mulattos B. Mestizos C. Indegenas D. Natives 26. Which of the following is NOT an environmental issue in Latin America? A. Pollution B. Destruction of the Rain Forests C. Natural Disasters D. Noise pollution 27. The search for what resource has caused the destruction of the rain forest and polluted rivers? A. Gold B. Coal C. Oil D. Fish E. 28. The worlds largest rainforest, the Amazon Rainforest, is also known as what? A. The Oil Fields B. The Home of the Indegenas C. The Brazilian Rainforest D. The Argentinian Rainforest 29. What contributes to Air Pollution in Latin America? A. High Altitude B. Some cities being surrounded by mountains C. Many cars being driven in these areas D. All of the Above 30. True or False? Thousands of different species of plants, animals, and insects live in the rainforest. A. True B. False