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Unit 4 South America-Study Guide 1. What type of government can be found in the nations of: Argentina- republic (rule by many) Brazil- republic (rule by many) 2. List 5 facts about the Amazon River. (pg.294) 1. it allows ships to carry cargo 2. it is the 2nd longest river in the world 3. it carries more freshwater to the ocean than any other river 4. it flows out into the Atlantic Ocean 5. it has 1,000 tributaries 3. Why are the Parana, Paraguay, and Uruguay Rivers an important system to Paraguay? pg. 354 Paraguay is landlocked, so the rivers form an important transportation route. 4. List 3 facts about the Transoceanic Highway. pg. 371 1. links the Amazon river to ports in Brazil 2. Peru and Brazil are building it 3. it will help trade 5. How did the American and French Revolutions affect South Americans? pg. 336 The colonist in South America were encouraged to fight for their independence 6. Describe the land in the tierra helada, which is located in the Andes. pg. 357 The “frozen land”- harsh climate, minimal vegetation 7. What happens to the Amazon River during the monsoon season? pg. 298 the river floods in some places to more than 100 miles wide 8. List 3 facts about the population of Brazil: pg. 310 1. diverse 2. 40% of South Americans live there 3. has mix of cultures 9. Brazil is one of the world's leading producers which products? coffee, sugar cane, tropical fruit 10. 3 bodies of water that touch the Tropical North Regions are? pg.329-330 Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea 11. Which two countries competed for the land that is present day Brazil? pg. 313 Spain and Portugal 12. Why was free land offered to people in the urban area of Brazil? pg. 316 to relieve poverty and overcrowding 13. The _______Spanish______ colonization lead to the large dominance of _____Roman Catholic_____________ religion in South America? pg 368 14. What island group relates to Charles Darwin? pg. 330 Galapagos Islands 15. What dominate Indigenous group lived in the Andes Mountain range? pg 360 Inca 16. Describe what happens along the Ring of Fire. pg. 353 earthquakes and volcanic activity 17. What are some actions from Hugo Chavez that caused strained relationships with the United States? (List 3 things Pg. 345 Hugo Chavez seized control of oil producing companies in Venezuela, frequently criticized the United States, and became friendly with anti-US governments of Cuba and Iran 18. Which group is most responsible for deforestation of the rainforest? Pg. 318 logging companies 19. What were some of the accomplishments of the Inca? (List 3) Pg. 361 counting systems (quipu), roads and bridges, and irrigation systems 20. What makes living in the Andes challenging? Pg. 355 farming is difficult because of the rugged terrain 21. Do you think Globalization is destroying Indigenous cultures? yes or no? explain in detail your opinion. Pg 372-373