Southern Cone Geography

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Who was the first European to prove definitively that South America had an end?

  • Vasco da Gama
  • Christopher Columbus
  • Ferdinand Magellan (correct)
  • Amerigo Vespucci

Which ocean did Ferdinand Magellan enter after sailing around the southern tip of South America?

  • Pacific Ocean (correct)
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Arctic Ocean
  • Indian Ocean

In which region is the Southern Cone located?

  • North America
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • South America (correct)

Which major mountain range has towering peaks in the Southern Cone region?

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

Which major culture spread across the Southern Cone region before European arrival?

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

Which empire expanded to conquer most cultures of the Andes in the 15th century?

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

When did Spanish colonialism in the Southern Cone intensify?

<p>After Peru was colonized (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main draw that attracted the Spanish to establish major cities in the Southern Cone?

<p>Availability of vast agricultural space (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group emerged near the end of the colonial period in the Southern Cone, becoming a national symbol of Argentina?

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

Why did governments in the Southern Cone encourage immigration in the mid-late 19th century?

<p>To increase the number of English and German citizens (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ethnic group makes up one of the largest populations in the Southern Cone today?

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

What unique political issues did the Southern Cone face during the 20th century?

<p>Rise of military dictatorships (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which American agency is mentioned to have interfered in Southern Cone nations during the Cold War?

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

What is the traditional way to consume mate, a tea-like drink popular in the Southern Cone?

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

What type of identity is described as European in character but distinct to the Americas in the Southern Cone?

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

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