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Quiz about A Tour of Latin America For Kids

A Tour of Latin America For Kids Quiz

This is a great quiz for any kids interested in learning about the fascinating region of Latin America!

A multiple-choice quiz by gk9760. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
gk9760

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
302,753

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these is not a country in Latin America? Hint

Spain

Brazil

Mexico

Cuba

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Question 2 of 10

2. One of the three regions of Latin America is the Caribbean islands. Which of these countries is a Caribbean island? Hint

Mexico

Costa Rica

Cuba

Greenland

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Question 3 of 10

3. The first stop on our tour will be in South America, to the largest country in Latin America. To what country are we going? Hint

Mexico

Venezuela

Argentina

Brazil

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Question 4 of 10

4. Our second stop will be to the largest rainforest in the world, the Amazon rainforest. Which of these countries does not contain part of the Amazon rainforest? Hint

Colombia

Brazil

Chile

Peru

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Question 5 of 10

5. The largest mountain range in the world is the Himalaya mountains in Asia. What is the second largest mountain range in the world, found in South America? Hint

The Alps

The Rockies

The Andes

The Pyrenees

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Question 6 of 10

6. When we are in the mountains, we go and visit Machu Picchu, a famous site of an ancient civilization that used to live in Latin America. What civilization built Machu Picchu? Hint

The Romans

The Mayans

The Incas

The Aztecs

7. Part of Latin America is the land mass of Central America. Central America is an example of the type of landform known as a/an _______, a narrow area of land surrounded by water on two sides and connecting two larger land masses. Hint

peninsula

isle

island

isthmus

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Question 8 of 10

8. Central America connects North and South America. But on what continent is Central America actually considered to be? Hint

South America

Europe

It is not a part of any continent.

North America

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Question 9 of 10

9. Mexico is home to many ancient civilizations. Which one of these civilizations originated in Mexico? Hint

Neither the Aztecs nor the Mayans

the Aztecs

Both the Aztecs and the Mayans

the Mayans

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Question 10 of 10

10. Mexico's capital is Mexico City. Which of these facts is NOT true about Mexico City? Hint

Mexico City was the center of the Mayan empire.

Most people in Mexico City speak Spanish.

Mexico City is the most populous city in Mexico.

Originally, Mexico City was completely underwater.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these is not a country in Latin America?

Answer: Spain

Spain is a part of Europe. Brazil is a country located in South America. Mexico also makes up a large portion of Latin America.

2. One of the three regions of Latin America is the Caribbean islands. Which of these countries is a Caribbean island?

Answer: Cuba

The Caribbean islands are found in the Caribbean Sea and are popular tourist destinations. The three regions of Latin America are the Caribbean Islands, Mexico and Central America, and South America.

3. The first stop on our tour will be in South America, to the largest country in Latin America. To what country are we going?

Answer: Brazil

Brazil occupies nearly half of South America's land. Argentina is the second largest country in South America. Mexico is not found in South America.

4. Our second stop will be to the largest rainforest in the world, the Amazon rainforest. Which of these countries does not contain part of the Amazon rainforest?

Answer: Chile

Most of the Amazon rainforest, 60% of it, is found in Brazil. Next is Peru with 13%. The Amazon rainforest takes up around 1.7 billion acres.

5. The largest mountain range in the world is the Himalaya mountains in Asia. What is the second largest mountain range in the world, found in South America?

Answer: The Andes

The Himalaya mountain range includes some of the largest mountains in the world, including Mt. Everest. The Pyrenees and the Alps are in Europe. The Rocky mountains are in the U.S. and Canada.

6. When we are in the mountains, we go and visit Machu Picchu, a famous site of an ancient civilization that used to live in Latin America. What civilization built Machu Picchu?

Answer: The Incas

Machu Picchu is found in Peru and is often known as the Lost City of the Incas. The Incas were one of the world's earliest civilizations.

Answer: isthmus

Central America connects Mexico and South America. Another example of an isthmus is the U.S. city of Seattle, Washington. Central America is one of the largest isthmuses in the world.

8. Central America connects North and South America. But on what continent is Central America actually considered to be?

Answer: North America

North America is made up of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Central America. Central America and Mexico make up about 1/5 of the continent.

9. Mexico is home to many ancient civilizations. Which one of these civilizations originated in Mexico?

Answer: Both the Aztecs and the Mayans

The Aztec civilization was found in the Valley of Mexico. The Mayans were found on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico.

10. Mexico's capital is Mexico City. Which of these facts is NOT true about Mexico City?

Answer: Mexico City was the center of the Mayan empire.

Mexico City was the center of the Aztec empire. Then, it was known as Tenochtitlan. Yes, originally, Mexico City was underwater beneath Lake Texcoco. The Aztecs drained the water to water crops. I hope that you enjoyed this quiz and learned a lot about Latin America.

Source: Author gk9760

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