Latin America Flashcards
What mountain range runs through South America?
The Andes
Name the major river system in South America.
The Amazon
What type of power does Brazil make?
Hydroelectric power
Define push factors.
Situations or factors causing someone to leave an area.
Define pull factors.
Reasons people are coming to an area.
Define culture.
The whole of mans learned behavior.
What is the name of modern day Tenochititlan?
Mexico City.
What does NAFTA stand for?
North American Free Trade Agreement.
What country did Toussaint L’Ouverture help gain independence?
Haiti
What is the main language of Central America?
Spanish
Which country in Central America speaks English as the primary language?
Belize.
What is the main language of French Guiana?
French.
What is the main language in Suriname?
Dutch.
Who helped liberate Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia?
Simon Bolivar.
What is hydroelectric power?
Using water as a source of energy