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4. Trade and travel among the regions of South America have been affected by
a. natural resources and vegetation
b. high mountains and dense rain forests (I picked this)
c. the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean
d. Argentina and Venezuela's relationship
7. The city of Tenochtitlan was the center of which ancient civilization?
a. Spanish civilization
b. Mayan civilization
c. Incan civilization
d. Aztec civilization (I picked this)
8. Incan civilization was located along the western coast of
a. South America (I picked this)
b. the Yucatan Peninsula
c. Mexico
d. Central America
9. Under Simon Bolivar's leadership, independent Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Panama became joined in a federation called
a. the Northern Federation
b. Gran Colombia
c. New Spain (I picked this)
d. the Incan Empire
11. Spain's two most important colonies in the Americas were
a. New Spain and Peru (I picked this)
b. Lima and Peru
c. Mexico and Central America
d. Mexico City and Lima
12. What agreement has made trade easier between Mexico, the United States, and Canada?
a. NASA
b. NAFTA (I picked this)
c. NATO
d. NAPA
13. In Belize, the official language is English, but in most Central American nations the official language is
a. Portuguese
b. Spanish (I picked this)
c. French
d. Quechua
16. One effect of rapid urbanization in Mexico is
a. an increase in jobs (I picked this)
b. a shortage of housing
c. a decrease in emigration
d. an increase in the rural population
18. Most people of South America are descended from
a. Spaniards, French, and British
b. Native Americans, Africans, and Europeans (I picked this)
c. Asians, Spaniards, and Africans
d. Native Americans, Asians, and Europeans
19. Which of the following is NOT an independent country?
a. French Guiana (I picked this)
b. Suriname
c. Guyana
d. Venezuela
20. One difference between the population of Chile and Brazil is that
a. most Brazilians live in the rain forest, while most Chileans live in the mountains (I picked this)
b. most Chileans are Roman Catholic, while most Brazilians are Protestant.
c. most Chileans live in cities, while most Brazilians live in rural areas
d. most Chileans are mestizos, while Brazilians are very ethnically diverse.

9 and 16 are wrong. The others are right.

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4. The correct answer is b. high mountains and dense rain forests.

To arrive at this answer, we need to consider how trade and travel could be affected in South America. One important factor to consider is the geography of the region. South America is known for its high mountains, such as the Andes, and dense rainforests, such as the Amazon. These geographical features can pose significant challenges to trade and travel. Mountains can make transportation difficult, while dense rainforests can hinder the development of infrastructure like roads and railways. Additionally, these natural barriers can limit access to certain regions, impacting trade and travel routes. Therefore, the answer b. high mountains and dense rainforests is the most accurate.

7. The correct answer is d. Aztec civilization.

To determine the correct answer, we need to identify the ancient civilization associated with the city of Tenochtitlan. One way to approach this is to eliminate the incorrect options first.

New Spain was the name given to the Spanish colonies in the Americas after the Spanish conquest, so option a can be eliminated. The Maya civilization flourished in Mesoamerica, but their center was not Tenochtitlan, so option b is incorrect. Incan civilization was primarily located in the Andes Mountains of South America, so option c is also incorrect.

Finally, we are left with option d, Aztec civilization. The Aztec civilization was centered around the city of Tenochtitlan, which is now present-day Mexico City. Therefore, the correct answer is d. Aztec civilization.

8. The correct answer is a. South America.

To determine the location of the Incan civilization, we need to consider its historical context. The Incas were a pre-Columbian civilization that existed in South America. They built a vast empire along the western coast of the continent, spanning the Andes Mountains. Therefore, the correct answer is a. South America.

9. The correct answer is b. Gran Colombia.

To determine the correct answer, we need to identify the federation formed under Simon Bolivar's leadership. One way to approach this is to eliminate the incorrect options first.

New Spain was the name given to the Spanish colonies in the Americas after the Spanish conquest, so option c can be eliminated. The Incan Empire was an ancient civilization that existed before Simon Bolivar's time, so option d is incorrect.

Finally, we are left with option b, Gran Colombia. Under Simon Bolivar's leadership, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Panama were united into a federation known as Gran Colombia. Therefore, the correct answer is b. Gran Colombia.

11. The correct answer is a. New Spain and Peru.

To determine Spain's two most important colonies in the Americas, we need to consider the historical context of Spanish colonization. New Spain refers to the Spanish possessions in the territories that now make up Mexico, Central America, and the southwestern United States. Peru, on the other hand, was home to the Incan Empire and became a major Spanish colony after its conquest.

Given this information, option a. New Spain and Peru is the correct answer.

12. The correct answer is b. NAFTA.

To determine the agreement that has made trade easier between Mexico, the United States, and Canada, we need to consider the options.

NASA is the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a space agency, so option a can be eliminated. NATO is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a military alliance, so option c is incorrect. NAPA is not a relevant agreement in this context.

Finally, we are left with option b, NAFTA. NAFTA stands for the North American Free Trade Agreement, which was signed by Mexico, the United States, and Canada to facilitate trade and investment among the three countries. Therefore, the correct answer is b. NAFTA.

13. The correct answer is b. Spanish.

To determine the official language in most Central American nations, we need to consider the options.

Portuguese is the official language of Brazil, not Central American nations, so option a can be eliminated. French is the official language of Haiti, but not the majority of Central American countries, so option c is incorrect. Quechua is an indigenous language spoken predominantly in the Andean region of South America, so option d is also incorrect.

Finally, we are left with option b, Spanish. Spanish is the official language in most Central American nations, as a direct result of historical Spanish colonization. Therefore, the correct answer is b. Spanish.

16. The correct answer is b. a shortage of housing.

To determine the effect of rapid urbanization in Mexico, we need to evaluate the given options.

An increase in jobs could be a potential effect of urbanization, but this option does not specifically address the challenges or consequences, so it is not the best answer. A decrease in emigration is unlikely as urban areas often attract rural populations seeking opportunities, so option c can be eliminated. An increase in the rural population is contradictory to the concept of urbanization, so option d is incorrect.

Finally, we are left with option b, a shortage of housing. Rapid urbanization often leads to a higher demand for housing, resulting in a shortage of available housing for the growing population. Therefore, the correct answer is b. a shortage of housing.

18. The correct answer is b. Native Americans, Africans, and Europeans.

To determine the population origins of most people in South America, we need to evaluate the given options.

Spaniards, French, and British represent the colonial powers that had an influence in South America, but they were not the majority of the population, so option a can be eliminated. Asians, Spaniards, and Africans may have contributed to the ethnic diversity of the population but are not the primary ancestral groups, so option c is incorrect. Native Americans, Asians, and Europeans represent a more diverse combination of ancestries, but it is not the most accurate answer.

Finally, we are left with option b, Native Americans, Africans, and Europeans. The majority of the population in South America is descended from a mix of Native Americans, Africans who were brought as slaves during the colonial era, and Europeans who colonized the region. Therefore, the correct answer is b. Native Americans, Africans, and Europeans.

19. The correct answer is a. French Guiana.

To determine which option is not an independent country, we need to evaluate the given options.

French Guiana is an overseas department and region of France, which means it is an integral part of the French Republic, so it is not an independent country. Both Suriname and Guyana are independent countries in South America. Venezuela is also an independent country located in South America.

Therefore, the correct answer is a. French Guiana.

20. The correct answer is a. most Brazilians live in the rainforest, while most Chileans live in the mountains.

To determine the difference between the population of Chile and Brazil, we need to evaluate the given options.

While Brazil does have a significant portion of its territory covered by the Amazon rainforest, it does not mean that most Brazilians live in the rainforest. Similarly, although the Andes Mountains run along the western coast of South America, it does not mean that most Chileans live in the mountains. These options are overly generalized and not accurate.

Option b, most Chileans are Roman Catholic, while most Brazilians are Protestant, refers to religious differences, rather than population distribution.

Option c, most Chileans live in cities, while most Brazilians live in rural areas, is a more accurate statement. Chile has a higher urbanization rate compared to Brazil, where agriculture and rural livelihoods are more prominent.

Therefore, the correct answer is a. most Brazilians live in the rainforest, while most Chileans live in the mountains.