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Where is the Amazon River located?
Where is the Amazon River located?
Which river is longer than the Amazon River?
Which river is longer than the Amazon River?
Which civilization is credited with developing the concept of zero as a numerical placeholder?
Which civilization is credited with developing the concept of zero as a numerical placeholder?
Which sea borders the Greater Antilles?
Which sea borders the Greater Antilles?
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When was the control of the Panama Canal transferred from the United States to Panama?
When was the control of the Panama Canal transferred from the United States to Panama?
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What geographical feature connects North America and South America?
What geographical feature connects North America and South America?
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Which major area of Latin America is known for its rich cultural heritage and archaeological sites?
Which major area of Latin America is known for its rich cultural heritage and archaeological sites?
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Which major area in Latin America is home to diverse indigenous cultures and ancient Incan sites?
Which major area in Latin America is home to diverse indigenous cultures and ancient Incan sites?
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Which major area of Latin America is characterized by a vibrant music and dance culture?
Which major area of Latin America is characterized by a vibrant music and dance culture?
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Which major area in Latin America is one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth?
Which major area in Latin America is one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth?
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Which area in Latin America includes countries like Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay with diverse cultural influences from European immigration?
Which area in Latin America includes countries like Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay with diverse cultural influences from European immigration?
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Which region in Latin America includes countries like Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico?
Which region in Latin America includes countries like Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico?
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Where was the capital of the Aztec Empire located?
Where was the capital of the Aztec Empire located?
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Which ancient civilization was considered the cultural hearth or cradle of civilization in South America?
Which ancient civilization was considered the cultural hearth or cradle of civilization in South America?
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Who conquered the Aztecs in the early 16th century?
Who conquered the Aztecs in the early 16th century?
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What is the mountain range that runs along the western coast of South America?
What is the mountain range that runs along the western coast of South America?
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Which ancient civilization built Machu Picchu in Peru?
Which ancient civilization built Machu Picchu in Peru?
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What is a chinampa in Mesoamerican agriculture?
What is a chinampa in Mesoamerican agriculture?
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Which term refers to a narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses?
Which term refers to a narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses?
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Where did the Maya civilization establish numerous city-states with advanced architecture and a complex system of writing?
Where did the Maya civilization establish numerous city-states with advanced architecture and a complex system of writing?
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What is the second-longest river in the world?
What is the second-longest river in the world?
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Where is the Isthmus of Panama located?
Where is the Isthmus of Panama located?
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Which ancient civilization developed a numeral system that included the concept of zero?
Which ancient civilization developed a numeral system that included the concept of zero?
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Which sea borders the Greater Antilles?
Which sea borders the Greater Antilles?
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When was the control of the Panama Canal transferred from the United States to Panama?
When was the control of the Panama Canal transferred from the United States to Panama?
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Which landmass does the Panama Canal connect?
Which landmass does the Panama Canal connect?
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Which major area of Latin America is characterized by diverse indigenous cultures and ancient Incan sites?
Which major area of Latin America is characterized by diverse indigenous cultures and ancient Incan sites?
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Where is the Amazon rainforest primarily located, making it one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth?
Where is the Amazon rainforest primarily located, making it one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth?
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Which region in Latin America includes countries like Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico known for vibrant music and dance culture?
Which region in Latin America includes countries like Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico known for vibrant music and dance culture?
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Where can you find ancient civilizations like the Aztecs and Maya thriving in Latin America?
Where can you find ancient civilizations like the Aztecs and Maya thriving in Latin America?
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Which part of Latin America has a diverse cultural landscape influenced by European immigration?
Which part of Latin America has a diverse cultural landscape influenced by European immigration?
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Which Latin American region is known for its rich cultural heritage and archaeological sites?
Which Latin American region is known for its rich cultural heritage and archaeological sites?
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Which ancient civilization is often referred to as the cultural hearth or cradle of civilization in South America?
Which ancient civilization is often referred to as the cultural hearth or cradle of civilization in South America?
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What is the geographical feature that connects two larger landmasses and has water on both sides?
What is the geographical feature that connects two larger landmasses and has water on both sides?
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Which ancient civilization built its capital city on an island in Lake Texcoco, which is situated in the Valley of Mexico?
Which ancient civilization built its capital city on an island in Lake Texcoco, which is situated in the Valley of Mexico?
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What is the term for the type of ancient Mesoamerican agricultural system that involves creating small artificial islands on lake surfaces?
What is the term for the type of ancient Mesoamerican agricultural system that involves creating small artificial islands on lake surfaces?
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Which mountain range is considered the world's longest continental mountain range and runs along the western coast of South America?
Which mountain range is considered the world's longest continental mountain range and runs along the western coast of South America?
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Which ancient civilization established numerous city-states with advanced architecture, agriculture, mathematics, and astronomy on the Yucatan Peninsula?
Which ancient civilization established numerous city-states with advanced architecture, agriculture, mathematics, and astronomy on the Yucatan Peninsula?
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What is the world's most iconic and well-preserved Inca city located in the Andes Mountains of Peru?
What is the world's most iconic and well-preserved Inca city located in the Andes Mountains of Peru?
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What is the term for an impressive network of paved highways spanning approximately 24,000 miles that connected various regions of the Inca Empire?
What is the term for an impressive network of paved highways spanning approximately 24,000 miles that connected various regions of the Inca Empire?
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Which Spanish conquistador led an expedition to conquer the Aztec Empire and initially met with a degree of hospitality by Moctezuma II?
Which Spanish conquistador led an expedition to conquer the Aztec Empire and initially met with a degree of hospitality by Moctezuma II?
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Study Notes
Latin America: Regions and Civilizations
- Latin America comprises several major areas, each characterized by unique cultures, histories, and geographical features.
Mesoamerica
- Encompasses parts of Mexico, South America, Caribbean, and Central America.
- Ancient civilizations like the Aztecs and Maya thrived in this region.
- Rich cultural heritage and archaeological sites are characteristic of Mesoamerica.
The Andes
- The Andes mountain range runs through several South American countries, including Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
- Diverse indigenous cultures and ancient Incan sites are found in this region.
The Caribbean
- Comprises numerous islands and coastal areas, known for vibrant music, dance, and distinctive cultural traditions.
- Countries such as Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico contribute to the cultural mosaic of the Caribbean.
The Amazon Basin
- The Amazon rainforest, primarily in Brazil, is one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth.
- Indigenous communities and unique ecosystems characterize this area.
The Southern Cone
- This region includes countries in the southern part of South America, such as Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and parts of Chile and Brazil.
- The Southern Cone has a diverse cultural landscape influenced by European immigration.
Ancient Civilizations
- The Aztecs were a Mesoamerican civilization that flourished in the 14th to early 16th centuries.
- The Maya civilization, known for its advanced architecture, agriculture, mathematics, astronomy, and complex writing system, flourished in the Mesoamerican region.
The Inca Empire
- The Inca Empire, which existed from the early 15th century until the Spanish conquest in the 16th century, was the largest empire in pre-Columbian America.
- The Inca road system, known as the Qhapaq Ñan, spanned approximately 24,000 miles (about 39,000 kilometers), connecting various regions of the empire.
Geographical Features
- The Andes mountain range is the world's longest continental mountain range, stretching over 7,000 kilometers (4,300 miles) along the western edge of the South American continent.
- The Amazon River is the second-longest river in the world, with a total length of approximately 6,400 kilometers (about 4,000 miles).
- An isthmus is a narrow strip of land with water on both sides, connecting two larger bodies of land. One well-known example is the Isthmus of Panama, which connects North America and South America.
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Explore the diverse regions of Latin America, including Mesoamerica, the Andes, and more. Learn about the unique cultures, histories, and geographical features that characterize each major area.
