Why did military leaders overthrow the governments of Chile and Argentina in the 1970s?(1 point)
Responses
The governemtns would murder opponents or put them in jail.
The governemtns would murder opponents or put them in jail.
They felt the government was doing nothing to combat inequality.
They felt the government was doing nothing to combat inequality.
They feared their governments were moving towards communism.
They feared their governments were moving towards communism.
They disapproved of their governments using oil revenue to fund social programs.
They disapproved of their governments using oil revenue to fund social programs.
Which are some cultural characteristics of Brazil? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
The language spoken is the same as in other South American nations.
The language spoken is the same as in other South American nations.
It has the largest Catholic population in the world.
It has the largest Catholic population in the world.
Half of its population consists of people of African descent.
Half of its population consists of people of African descent.
Quechua is the official language.
Quechua is the official language.
The majority of its descendants are from Spain.
It has the largest Catholic population in the world.
Half of its population consists of people of African descent.
How did the Spanish conquest affect culture in the Americas?(1 point)
Responses
The Spanish destroyed Aztec and Incan cultures so no trace remained
The Spanish destroyed Aztec and Incan cultures so no trace remained
The Spanish, American Indian, and African cultures blended over time.
The Spanish, American Indian, and African cultures blended over time.
Spanish gave up European culture completely and adopted the American Indian way of life
Spanish gave up European culture completely and adopted the American Indian way of life
There was no change in any of the cultures of this region
The Spanish, American Indian, and African cultures blended over time.
Why is Brazil's government unique to the region? (1 point)
Responses
It is ruled by a military dictator.
It is ruled by a military dictator.
It has a presidential republic unlike other countries in the region.
It has a presidential republic unlike other countries in the region.
It is modeled after Portugal's government.
It is modeled after Portugal's government.
It is most like the government of the United States.
It has a presidential republic unlike other countries in the region.
One of the main reasons for Spanish conquest was the rumors of gold and other riches in South America.(1 point)
Responses
True
True
False