LACS 101 Final

1.

2 points

Cuba was coveted for centuries by major powers

True

False

2.

2 points

The European conquerors turned to black Africa for their labor supply because

they wanted to exploited them to gain more power and money.

the indigenous population scarcely survived the first century of Spanish colonization.

they liked African food and they wanted to bring it to the Americas.

None of the above.

3.

2 points

Most U.S. citizens know very little about their neighbors to the south and causes stereotypes.

True

False

4.

2 points

He was one of the leading critics of Diaz during the time of the Mexican Revolution in 1910.

Fidel Castro

Emiliano Zapata

Francisco I. Madero

Alvaro Obregón

5.

2 points

From 1841-1890 what was the product that fueled the Peruvian economy?

Bananas

Gold

Guano

Rubber

6.

2 points

What are the three countries that are part of the Central Andes?

Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.

Peru, Brazil, and El Salvador.

Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador.

Ecuador, Peru and Argentina.

7.

2 points

Today Brazil has the largest Afro-descendant population in the Americas

True

False

8.

2 points

When the Spaniards first reached Central America in 1501, it was a big centralized indian empire.

True

False

9.

2 points

European explorers encountered in Venezuela native huts on stilts in a large lake and christened the area "Little Venice."

True

False

10.

2 points

Which country was able to finish construction of the Panama canal in 1903-1914?

France

England

The United States

Spain

11.

2 points

Why did the indigenous population in Bolivia have more success in pro-indian movements than in Peru?

Because the government in Peru was not very supportive of the indigenous population

Because the indigenous population were more than 60 percent of the Bolivian population.

Because in Peru no one cared about the indigenous population.

The United Nations had more support in Bolivia than in Peru.

12.

2 points

Pre-Columbian civilizations (before Columbus) had

no advanced civilizations.

remarkably diverse populations.

a sense of common identity.

no culture

13.

2 points

Argentina began the 20th century as the poorest country in Latin America

True

False

14.

2 points

In contemporary usage, the term Latin America usually refers to parts of the Americas where Spanish, Portuguese and French prevails.

True

False

15.

2 points

Pre-Columbian America emerged from these three important civilizations:

Celtic, Mayan, and a Inca.

Mayan, Aztec and Incan.

Mayan, Incan and Mexican.

none of the above.

16.

2 points

What was José Antonio Páez' principal achievement in Venezuela?

To promote the transition from a cacao-oriented colonial economy to a coffee producing economy.

To sell coffee really expensive.

To onset the Independence in Venezuela.

A and B are correct

17.

2 points

For most of the time Argentina was part of the Viceroyalty of Peru

True

False

18.

2 points

Central America's path to independence was largely conditioned by two events

French Revolution and the Crusades.

Brazil's Independence and Simón Bolívar independence movement

Events in Mexico and Napoleonic invasion in Spain in 1808

Events in Peru and Argentina

19.

2 points

Which statement is true about Porfirio Díaz.

He developed a strong entrepreneurial class.

He created independent states in the Mexican republic.

Díaz defended the land workers during his presidency.

From 1876-1911, Díaz proved himself to be a master of politics.

20.

2 points

Which of the following statement is NOT true about the Incas

They built great irrigation systems such as the aqueduct.

They were master engineers and they built a vast road system.

They excelled in textile design.

They excelled in treating broken bones.

21.

2 points

The history of Mexico offers a study in contrast which has been known both prosperity and poverty.

True

False

22.

2 points

What has played a major role in shaping Colombians development?

The oil

Geography

Its politics

None of the above

23.

2 points

What was the name of the woman who organized the suffragette in Brazil so woman could vote in 1920?

La Malinche

Bertha Lutz

Maria Vasquez

Rigoberta Menchú

24.

2 points

What of the following statements define Latin America according to what we discussed in class and from the textbook?

Latin America can easily be described as one whole group of people unified by a common language-Spanish.

It is an area of one great ethnic group of people who share a common history of colonization.

It is not an easy place to understand and the regions embraces more than 20 sovereign nations.

Latin America is easy to study and understand because of their common traditions and social orders.

25.

2 points

During the 1920's and 1930's, Cuban governments were among the most corrupt and brutal of the republic's history.

True

False