Caribbean South America

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Which countries are included in the region known as Caribbean South America?

  • Peru, Bolivia, Chile
  • Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay
  • Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, French Guiana (correct)
  • Brazil, Argentina, Colombia

What geographical feature separates the more modernized areas of Colombia from its Caribbean coast?

  • Andes Mountains (correct)
  • Atacama Desert
  • Patagonian Steppe
  • Amazon Rainforest

Why are Colombia and Venezuela considered part of Caribbean South America?

  • Because they were colonized by France
  • Due to their proximity to the Caribbean islands
  • Due to their location in the southern part of South America
  • Because they share a coastline with the Caribbean Sea (correct)

What event led to Colombians throwing off Spanish rule in the early 19th century?

<p>Heavy taxation and subservience (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country in Caribbean South America is still considered developing?

<p>Guyana (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of music can you expect to hear when walking down a street in Guyana?

<p>Steel drum music (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country in Caribbean South America was colonized by Spain in the 1500s?

<p>Colombia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What historical influence do Colombia and Venezuela share?

<p>Spanish colonization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event led to the end of violent days associated with the drug trade in Colombia?

<p>Pablo Escobar's death in a shootout (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What religion is predominantly practiced in both Colombia and Venezuela?

<p>Catholicism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country borders the Caribbean Sea like Colombia and Venezuela?

<p>French Guiana (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country heavily struggled with socio-economic conditions after moving towards democracy?

<p>Guyana (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which European country successfully colonized French Guiana?

<p>France (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country has experienced political and economic uncertainty under Nicolás Maduro's leadership?

<p>Venezuela (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which country did the Dutch primarily colonize before England took power in the 19th century?

<p>Guyana (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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