World Geography: Western Hemisphere Answers

How did European colonization influence the cultures of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean? Select three options.European traders introduced Islam.African slaves were brought to these regions.European languages spread throughout these areas.Native peoples were encouraged to practice their own religions.Missionaries developed writing systems for some native languages.

Which characteristics do North American, South American, Central American, and Caribbean regions share? Select two options.Iroquoian languages are spoken.Christianity is the most widely practiced religion.Portuguese is one of the most widely spoken languages.Native cultures have had important influences on modern cultures.People are working to preserve native culture by creating media in Quechua.

Examine the map of South American physical regions.

Which statement about the populations of North American countries is correct?

Which geographic region covers the majority of the northeastern United States?

Which city is located in Brazil?

Examine the physical map of Latin America.

Examine the chart.CountryPopulationGuatemala16,913,503Honduras9,265,067El Salvador6,377,853Panama4,098,587

Examine the map of North American deserts.

Which statements regarding the cultural characteristics of South America are true? Select three options.Native languages spoken throughout South America do not have writing systems.The religions of Islam, Hinduism, and Judaism are widely practiced throughout South America.South Americans have worked to expand native language programs to preserve native cultures.Native civilizations and European colonization have been two important influences on South American culture.Most South Americans speak Spanish or Portuguese, but other European and native languages are also spoken in the region.