Cultural Diversity in Texas — Unit test

Question 1

Analyze the charts below and answer the question that follows. Which of the class pyramids above correctly shows the race-based class system used in the Spanish colonies in the Americas?

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Three (3)

Question 2

Which two mountain ranges make up the Sierra Madres mountain system?

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Sierra Madre Oriental and Sierra Madre Occidental

Question 3

Which of the following statements best describes the role of the Catholic Church in the European conquest of Latin America?

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Catholic missionaries converted large numbers of the native populations, and the Catholic Church owned a substantial amount of property.

Question 4

The Quebec Act of 1774 established all of the following except the right to __________.

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self-government as a dominion

Question 5

The US and Canadian governments are doing all of the following to combat environmental problems except __________.

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limiting animal populations in some regions

Question 6

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Use your knowledge of the climate zones of the United States and Canada to help you interpret this map. Locate the black star on the map above. In which climate zone is it located?

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subarctic

Question 7

The influence of British government on the United States' system of government can still be seen today in all of the following ways except the US retention of __________.

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ceremonial ties and monarchical rule

Question 8

Which of the following events would mostly likely happen during an El Niño year?

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Coastal regions would receive more rainfall, and storms would be more severe.

Question 9

Explain what is meant by the Columbian Exchange. Give an example of a product or resource that was part of this important cultural exchange between continents.

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The Columbian Exchange was the widespread transfer of plants, animals, diseases, culture, and people between the Americas (New World) and Europe/Africa/Asia (Old World) beginning after Columbus's voyages in 1492. An example is the potato, which was native to the Americas and became a staple crop in Europe.

Question 10

Mining, logging, and farming all contribute to the deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest in Latin America. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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