Question

1. what is the primary religion practiced in south america?

a. buddhism
b. islam
c. roman catholicism
d. hinduism

1. which conflict has been significant in colombia?

a. war with argentina
b. battle against farc
c. dispute with brazil
d. revolution in chile

1. who were the main colonizers of south america in the 16th century?

a. the dutch and the french
b. the british and the germans
c. the spanish and the portuguese
d. the italians and the greeks

1. what type of government does chile have?

a. federal republic
b. unitary republic
c. constitutional monarchy
d. authoritarian regime

1. which dance is argentina famous for?

a. samba
b. salsa
c. tango
d. flamenco

1. what geographical feature runs along the western edge of south america?

a. the rockies
b. the andes mountains
c. the himalayas
d. the alps

1. what is a significant issue linked to the political crisis in venezuela?

a. economic boom
b. mass migration
c. territorial expansion
d. technological advancement

Explanation:

• Question 4: South America has a significant Roman Catholic influence due to historical colonization by Catholic - majority European powers like Spain and Portugal.
• Question 5: The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) was a major guerrilla group in Colombia's internal conflict.
• Question 6: In the 16th century, Spain and Portugal were the main colonizers of South America. Spain colonized most of the continent, while Portugal colonized Brazil.
• Question 7: Chile is a unitary republic, where the central government has a high degree of control over the country's affairs.
• Question 8: Argentina is famous for the tango, a dance with its roots in the lower - class neighborhoods of Buenos Aires.
• Question 9: The Andes Mountains run along the western edge of South America.
• Question 10: The political crisis in Venezuela has led to mass migration as people seek better economic and living conditions elsewhere.

Answer:

1. c. Roman Catholicism
2. b. Battle against FARC
3. c. The Spanish and the Portuguese
4. b. Unitary Republic
5. c. Tango
6. b. The Andes Mountains
7. b. Mass migration