General Knowledge of

Latin America

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Round 1 Round 2Final

Jeopardy

Fidel

BenitoSimon

Hugo

Who What Where When How Why

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Round 2

Final Jeopardy

Scores

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Who claimed to have

discovered Latin America?

Who claimed to have

discovered Latin America?

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A.The Romans who spoke Latin

B.Christopher Columbus

C.Don Corleone

D.Ponce Deleon

A.The Romans who spoke Latin

B.Christopher Columbus

C.Don Corleone

D.Ponce DeleonScores

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Who of the following is still alive?

Who of the following is still alive?

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A.Fidel Castro

B.Che Ernesto Guevara

C.Poncho Villa

D.Francisco Zapata

A.Fidel Castro

B.Che Ernesto Guevara

C.Poncho Villa

D.Francisco Zapata

Scores

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Who were the men from Spain that

came to the New World for Gold, Glory and God?

Who were the men from Spain that

came to the New World for Gold, Glory and God?

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A.Aztecs

B.Bolivians

C.Conquistadores

D.Danes

A.Aztecs

B.Bolivians

C.Conquistadores

D.DanesScores

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Who of the following in

INCORRECTLY matched with his

country?

Who of the following in

INCORRECTLY matched with his

country?

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A.Papa Doc Duvalier—Haiti

B.Fidel Castro—Cuba

C.Benito Juarez—Mexico

D.Hugo Chavez—El Salvador

A.Papa Doc Duvalier—Haiti

B.Fidel Castro—Cuba

C.Benito Juarez—Mexico

D.Hugo Chavez—El Salvador

Scores

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Who is known as the Father of the Latin American Independence?

Who is known as the Father of the Latin American Independence?

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A.George Washington

B.Ferdinand I of Spain

C.Napoleon Bonaparte

D.Simon Bolivar

A.George Washington

B.Ferdinand I of Spain

C.Napoleon Bonaparte

D.Simon Bolivar

Scores

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Latin America is a ____.

Latin America is a ____.

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A.Country

B.Continent

C.Language

D.Region

A.Country

B.Continent

C.Language

D.RegionScores

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What is the official

language of Brazil?

What is the official

language of Brazil?

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A.Spanish

B.French

C.Portuguese

D.English

A.Spanish

B.French

C.Portuguese

D.EnglishScores

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What shapes do Aztec and

Mayan temples resemble?

What shapes do Aztec and

Mayan temples resemble?

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A.Egyptian Pyramids

B.Roman Coliseum

C.Tower of London

D.Lincoln Memorial

A.Egyptian Pyramids

B.Roman Coliseum

C.Tower of London

D.Lincoln MemorialScores

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What group of people began the rebellion in Haiti against France?

What group of people began the rebellion in Haiti against France?

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A.Slaves

B.Spanish-born Creoles

C.Wealthy Landowners

D.Conquistadores

A.Slaves

B.Spanish-born Creoles

C.Wealthy Landowners

D.ConquistadoresScores

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Which of the following is NOT

native to Latin America?

Which of the following is NOT

native to Latin America?

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A. Tomatoes

B.Squash

C.Chocolate

D.Rice

A. Tomatoes

B.Squash

C.Chocolate

D.RiceScores

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Where is Brazil on the

map?

Where is Brazil on the

map?

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A.=A

B.=B

C.=C

D.=D

A.=A

B.=B

C.=C

D.=DScores

A

B

C

D

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Where is the Amazon River on the Map?

Where is the Amazon River on the Map?

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A.=A

B.=B

C.=C

D.=D

A.=A

B.=B

C.=C

D.=DScores

A

B

C

D

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Where is Cuba on the

map?

Where is Cuba on the

map?

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A.=A

B.=B

C.=C

D.=D

A.=A

B.=B

C.=C

D.=DScores

A

B

C

D

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Where are the Andes

Mountains on the map?

Where are the Andes

Mountains on the map?

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A.=A

B.=B

C.=C

D.=D

A.=A

B.=B

C.=C

D.=DScores

A

BC

D

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Where is the Caribbean Sea on the

map?

Where is the Caribbean Sea on the

map?

A.=A

B.=B

C.=C

D.=D

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Scores

A

B

C

D

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When did Mexico become part of the Spanish Empire?

When did Mexico become part of the Spanish Empire?

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A. In 1492 with Columbus’ claim

B. In 1518 with the defeat of the Aztecs by Cortes

C. 1776 with the Revolution

D. 1898 after the Spanish-American War

A. In 1492 with Columbus’ claim

B. In 1518 with the defeat of the Aztecs by Cortes

C. 1776 with the Revolution

D. 1898 after the Spanish-American War

Scores

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In comparison to the American

Revolution, when did most of Latin America gain its independence?

In comparison to the American

Revolution, when did most of Latin America gain its independence?

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A.Before

B.After

C.At the same time

D.Never

A.Before

B.After

C.At the same time

D.NeverScores

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When was the horse introduced to the American Native peoples?

When was the horse introduced to the American Native peoples?

$300$300A. With the arrival of the

Spanish

B. It was native to the Americas

C. When the first peoples crossed the Bering Strait

D. Between the First and Second Ice Age

A. With the arrival of the Spanish

B. It was native to the Americas

C. When the first peoples crossed the Bering Strait

D. Between the First and Second Ice Age

Scores

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What is meant by Pre-Columbian?

What is meant by Pre-Columbian?

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A. Before there was a Colombia

B. Before Columbus’ arrival in 1492

C. Before Colombia became independent

D. When Columbus discovered Colombia

A. Before there was a Colombia

B. Before Columbus’ arrival in 1492

C. Before Colombia became independent

D. When Columbus discovered Colombia

Scores

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Under Spanish rule, which of the

following became the ruling class of

its New World colonies?

Under Spanish rule, which of the

following became the ruling class of

its New World colonies?

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A. Mestizos

B. European-born Spaniards

C. Creoles—colonial-born people with Spanish ancestry

D. Native leaders

A. Mestizos

B. European-born Spaniards

C. Creoles—colonial-born people with Spanish ancestry

D. Native leadersScores

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How did the nations of Latin

America become independent?

How did the nations of Latin

America become independent?

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A. Through the generosity of the “mother countries”

B. By revolutions

C. Through purchase of land grants

D. With the help of the US

A. Through the generosity of the “mother countries”

B. By revolutions

C. Through purchase of land grants

D. With the help of the USScores

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How did most Native Americans

die during conquest?

How did most Native Americans

die during conquest?

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A.Smallpox

B.Eaten by Spanish mastiff dogs

C.Killed in battle

D.Suicide rather than submit

A.Smallpox

B.Eaten by Spanish mastiff dogs

C.Killed in battle

D.Suicide rather than submit Scores

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How was Columbus greeted

by the Arawak natives on San

Salvador Island?

How was Columbus greeted

by the Arawak natives on San

Salvador Island?

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A.Friendly curiosity

B.Hostility

C.Suspicion

D.With admiration

A.Friendly curiosity

B.Hostility

C.Suspicion

D.With admirationScores

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How did the Mayans and

Aztecs treat the people they conquered?

How did the Mayans and

Aztecs treat the people they conquered?

$400$400A. They forced them to work in

mines

B. They intermarried and produced “mixed” children

C. They accepted differences and charged tribute taxes

D. They cut out their hearts in ceremonies

A. They forced them to work in mines

B. They intermarried and produced “mixed” children

C. They accepted differences and charged tribute taxes

D. They cut out their hearts in ceremonies Scores

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How might you describe the

writings of Pre-Columbian American

civilizations?

How might you describe the

writings of Pre-Columbian American

civilizations?

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A. Like Egyptian hieroglyphics

B. As an alphabet of letters to represent sounds

C. Complicated codes

D. Much like our writing style

A. Like Egyptian hieroglyphics

B. As an alphabet of letters to represent sounds

C. Complicated codes

D. Much like our writing styleScores

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Why is the region named

Latin America?

Why is the region named

Latin America?

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A. It was conquered by Latin-speaking Romans

B. Latin is spoken in their churches

C. The majority of languages is Latin-based

D. It is the name preferred by geographers

A. It was conquered by Latin-speaking Romans

B. Latin is spoken in their churches

C. The majority of languages is Latin-based

D. It is the name preferred by geographers Scores

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Why are Latin Americans unique as a population?

Why are Latin Americans unique as a population?

$200$200A. They are a blend of the people

from three continents

B. They were isolated until the 20th century

C. They use more technology than any other people

D. Most belong to the same religion

A. They are a blend of the people from three continents

B. They were isolated until the 20th century

C. They use more technology than any other people

D. Most belong to the same religion Scores

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Why might one say that the Native

Americans are Asians?

Why might one say that the Native

Americans are Asians?

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A. Some in Peru are from Japan

B. They use Chinese characters to write

C. They are excellent mathematicians

D. It is widely believed they originated in Mongolia

A. Some in Peru are from Japan

B. They use Chinese characters to write

C. They are excellent mathematicians

D. It is widely believed they originated in Mongolia

Scores

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Why did so many countries want to colonize the New World?

Why did so many countries want to colonize the New World?

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A. The music was so hypnotic

B. The resources were wanted

C. It would be a good place to escape to for the climate

D. Europeans found Latin women irresistible

A. The music was so hypnotic

B. The resources were wanted

C. It would be a good place to escape to for the climate

D. Europeans found Latin women irresistible

Scores

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Why do Latins

celebrate Carnival?

Why do Latins

celebrate Carnival?

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A. Because they will make sacrifice for the next 40 days of Lent

B. They are just party-people

C. To show pride in their culture

D. It brings money from tourists

A. Because they will make sacrifice for the next 40 days of Lent

B. They are just party-people

C. To show pride in their culture

D. It brings money from tourists

Scores

ARTMusic

Latinas

Politics

Economy Pot

Luck

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Round 1

Final Jeopardy

Scores

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Which of the following is a

Latin American painting?

Which of the following is a

Latin American painting?

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ScoresFernando Davila

Jose Manuel Merello

EstebanLumanlan

RichmondGarrick

AB

C

D

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What is the theme of

early Latin American art?

What is the theme of

early Latin American art?

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A. Columbus

B. Madonna and Child

C. Nature

D. Religion

A. Columbus

B. Madonna and Child

C. Nature

D. Religion

Scores

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Which 1920s Mexican mural artist created

this work of art?

Which 1920s Mexican mural artist created

this work of art?

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A. Pablo Picasso

B. Diego Rivera

C. Francisco Zapata

D. Emilio Esteban

A. Pablo Picasso

B. Diego Rivera

C. Francisco Zapata

D. Emilio Esteban

Scores

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What is the purpose of this

architectural creation?

What is the purpose of this

architectural creation?

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A.Tomb

B.Temple

C.Palace

D.Fort

A.Tomb

B.Temple

C.Palace

D.FortScores

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What does this piece of art depict?

What does this piece of art depict?

$1000$1000 A. Columbus at San Salvador

B. Cortes’ defeat of Montezuma

C. Pizarro’s celebration at Lima

D. Launching of the Santa Maria

A. Columbus at San Salvador

B. Cortes’ defeat of Montezuma

C. Pizarro’s celebration at Lima

D. Launching of the Santa Maria

Scores

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From which country does

the tango originate?

From which country does

the tango originate?

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A.Argentina

B.Bolivia

C.Chile

D.Dominican Republic

A.Argentina

B.Bolivia

C.Chile

D.Dominican Republic

Scores

A

B

C

D

$400$400Which of the following is an

instrument developed in Latin

America?

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A.Guitar

B.Accordion

C.Bass

D.Panpipe

A.Guitar

B.Accordion

C.Bass

D.PanpipeScores

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Which of the following dances originated in Latin

America?

Which of the following dances originated in Latin

America?

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A. Two-step

B. Flamingo

C. Cha-cha-cha

D. Jitter Bug

A. Two-step

B. Flamingo

C. Cha-cha-cha

D. Jitter Bug

Scores

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Name this music genre from

Brazil

Name this music genre from

Brazil

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A.Salsa

B. Samba

C.Marimba

D. Bossa Nova

A.Salsa

B. Samba

C.Marimba

D. Bossa Nova Scores

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Name this Cuban

American musician

Name this Cuban

American musician

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A. Xavier Cugat

B. Desi Arnaz

C. Andy Garcia

D. Ramon Menendez

A. Xavier Cugat

B. Desi Arnaz

C. Andy Garcia

D. Ramon Menendez

Scores

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Which Latin American woman painted this self-portrait?

Which Latin American woman painted this self-portrait?

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A.Donna Maria

B.Eva Peron

C.Rosie Perez

D.Frida Kahlo

A.Donna Maria

B.Eva Peron

C.Rosie Perez

D.Frida Kahlo

Scores

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Who is this Chicago-born Latina

famous for her novel, The House on

Mango Street ?

Who is this Chicago-born Latina

famous for her novel, The House on

Mango Street ?

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A.Christina Aguilera

B.Sandra Cisneros

C.Selma Hayek

D.Gloria Esteban

A.Christina Aguilera

B.Sandra Cisneros

C.Selma Hayek

D.Gloria Esteban

Scores

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This Argentine woman ruled as a champion for the rights of women, the poor, and health care. A musical was written and

filmed about her life.

This Argentine woman ruled as a champion for the rights of women, the poor, and health care. A musical was written and

filmed about her life.

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A.Cameron Diaz

B.Sonia Sotomayor

C.Laura Esquivel

D.Eva Peron

A.Cameron Diaz

B.Sonia Sotomayor

C.Laura Esquivel

D.Eva PeronScores

$800$800 Who is the most infamous woman in

Mexican history?

Who is the most infamous woman in

Mexican history?

$800$800A. La Malinche

B. Ana Alicia

C. Lorena Herrera

D. Ana Maria Lopez Colome

A. La Malinche

B. Ana Alicia

C. Lorena Herrera

D. Ana Maria Lopez Colome

Scores

$1000$1000 A true genius, this nun wrote poems, philosophy, and on science although self-taught in the late 1600s. Who

was she?

A true genius, this nun wrote poems, philosophy, and on science although self-taught in the late 1600s. Who

was she?

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A. Juana Ines de la Cruz

B. Teresa of Avila

C. Selena Quintanilla-Perez

D. Celia Cruz

A. Juana Ines de la Cruz

B. Teresa of Avila

C. Selena Quintanilla-Perez

D. Celia Cruz

Scores

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What is the style of fighting using

hit-and-run tactics like snipers and

ambush?

What is the style of fighting using

hit-and-run tactics like snipers and

ambush?

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A.Guerilla warfare

B.Sabotage

C.Limit war

D.Camouflage

A.Guerilla warfare

B.Sabotage

C.Limit war

D.Camouflage

Scores

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What is the point-of-view of this political

cartoon?

What is the point-of-view of this political

cartoon?

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A. Castro was sad after Che’s death

B. Cuba mourns the death of Castro

C. Castro is killing Cuba

D. Castro is lazy

A. Castro was sad after Che’s death

B. Cuba mourns the death of Castro

C. Castro is killing Cuba

D. Castro is lazy

Scores

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In which decade did Fidel Castro come to power

in Cuba?

In which decade did Fidel Castro come to power

in Cuba?

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A.1950s

B.1960s

C.1970s

D.1980s

A.1950s

B.1960s

C.1970s

D.1980sScores

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What name is used to describe Latin American dictatorships?

What name is used to describe Latin American dictatorships?

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A.Pseudo-democracy

B.Junta

C.Marxist state

D.Banana republic

A.Pseudo-democracy

B.Junta

C.Marxist state

D.Banana republicScores

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Which of the following is NOT

correctly matched with his

country?

Which of the following is NOT

correctly matched with his

country?

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A. Mexico-Porfirio Diaz

B. Argentina-Juan Peron

C. Chile-Salvador Allende

D. Bolivia-Getulio Vargas

A. Mexico-Porfirio Diaz

B. Argentina-Juan Peron

C. Chile-Salvador Allende

D. Bolivia-Getulio VargasScores

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What unit of currency is used

in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay?

What unit of currency is used

in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay?

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A.Peso

B.Dollar

C.Franc

D.Bolivar

A.Peso

B.Dollar

C.Franc

D.BolivarScores

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What is the largest oil-producing nation in Latin

America?

What is the largest oil-producing nation in Latin

America?

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A.Argentina

B.Chile

C.Mexico

D.Guatemala

A.Argentina

B.Chile

C.Mexico

D.GuatemalaScores

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Where are you most likely to find a good steak in Latin America?

Where are you most likely to find a good steak in Latin America?

Rank Country 2009 2010  %Chg

1 India 57,960 58,300 0.6%

2 Brazil 49,150 49,400 0.5%

3 China 42,572 41,000 −3.7%

4 United States 35,819 35,300 −1.4%

5 EU-27 30,400 30,150 −0.8%

6 Argentina 12,300 13,200 7.3%

7 Australia 9,213 10,158 10.3%

8 Russia 7,010 6,970 −0.6%

9 Mexico 6,775 6,797 0.3%

10 Colombia 5,675 5,675 0.0%

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A.Uruguay

B.El Salvador

C.Brazil

D.Jamaica

A.Uruguay

B.El Salvador

C.Brazil

D.Jamaica

Scores

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How do personal economics compare tin

Latin America to those in the US?

How do personal economics compare tin

Latin America to those in the US?

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A. Worse in the US

B. Worse in Latin America

C. About the same

D. Both are good

A. Worse in the US

B. Worse in Latin America

C. About the same

D. Both are good

Scores

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Which is the “richest” nation in Latin

America in terms of income, education,

and health?

Which is the “richest” nation in Latin

America in terms of income, education,

and health?

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A.Belize

B.Guatemala

C.Chile

D.Bolivia

A.Belize

B.Guatemala

C.Chile

D.Bolivia

Scores

AB

C

D

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What do the terms Peninsulars, Criollo (Creole), Indio, and

Negro refer to in Latin America?

What do the terms Peninsulars, Criollo (Creole), Indio, and

Negro refer to in Latin America?

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A.Languages

B.Classes

C.Races

D.Music

A.Languages

B.Classes

C.Races

D.Music

Scores

Cuba

Guatemala

Brazil

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What do these pictures represent?

What do these pictures represent?

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A.Flamenco Dancers

B.Carnivals

C.Passion Plays

D.Extreme Wealth

A.Flamenco Dancers

B.Carnivals

C.Passion Plays

D.Extreme WealthScores

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What is lacking in the health of

many Latin Americans?

What is lacking in the health of

many Latin Americans?

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A. Nutrition

B. Healthcare providers

C. Sanitation

D. Disease prevention

A. Nutrition

B. Healthcare providers

C. Sanitation

D. Disease prevention

Scores

$800$800Here’s a list of the top 10

Latin Americans in

history. Which is a

person from Puerto Rico?

Here’s a list of the top 10

Latin Americans in

history. Which is a

person from Puerto Rico?

1. Simón Bolívar2. Fidel Castro3. Che Guevara4. José Martí5. José de San Martín6. Benito Juárez7. Jorge Luis Borges8. Gabriel García Márquez9. Emiliano Zapata10. Andrés Bello

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A.Jose Marti

B.Andres Bello

C.Jorge Luis Borges

D.None on the list

A.Jose Marti

B.Andres Bello

C.Jorge Luis Borges

D.None on the list

Scores

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What is the largest city in

Latin America?

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A.Mexico City, Mexico

B.Sao Paulo, Brazil

C.Buenos Aires, Argentina

D.Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

A.Mexico City, Mexico

B.Sao Paulo, Brazil

C.Buenos Aires, Argentina

D.Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Scores

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Latina Women in the USLatina Women in the US

Final Jeopary Question

Who is the highest ranking woman of

Hispanic descent in the United States

today?

Who is the highest ranking woman of

Hispanic descent in the United States

today?

A. Joan Baez—Mexico

B. Sonia Sotomayor—Puerto Rico

C. Hilda Solis—Nicaragua

D. Carolina Herrera--Argentina

A. Joan Baez—Mexico

B. Sonia Sotomayor—Puerto Rico

C. Hilda Solis—Nicaragua

D. Carolina Herrera--Argentina

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