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SLO Review: 6th Grade

1: Russia2:Ukraine3:Poland4:Germany5:France6:Spain7:United Kingdom8:Belgium9: Italy10: Canada11:Mexico12:Cuba13:Haiti14:Panama15:Columbia16: Venezuela17:Brazil18: Bolivia19: Australia

Physical Features:Europe:the Danube River, Rhine River, English Channel, Mediterranean Sea, European Plain, the Alps, Pyrenees, Ural Mountains, Iberian Peninsula, and Scandinavian Peninsula. Canada:St. Lawrence River, Hudson Bay, Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, the Great Lakes, Canadian Shield, and Rocky Mountains. Latin America:Amazon River, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Pacific Ocean, Panama Canal, Andes Mountains, Sierra Madre Mountains, and Atacama Desert. Australia:the Great Barrier Reef, Coral Sea, Ayers Rock, and Great Victoria Desert.

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WORLD-WIDE GOVERNMENT:

Big Question Gov’t Term Description

Do people have a voice?

Autocracy One person is in charge – one person makes the decisionsDecision making is EFFICIENT

Oligarchy Small group of people make decisions

Democracy Everyone is able to participate in government through voting

Types of DemocraciesParliamentary Presidential

The executive branch of government is nominated to their position by parliament, and are directly

responsible to it; this type of government can be dissolved at will by the parliament

The executive branch exists separately from a legislature and is generally elected by the people themselves.

In Canada, the Prime Minister gets his job from the members of Parliament. They can boot him out, if

they aren’t happy with his performance at any time. Therefore…he has to keep the members of

Parliament happy most of the time in order to keep his job.

In the US, the President is elected directly by the people. He (or she) doesn’t have to worry about making congressmen and

senators happy all the time. His position is stable for 4 years (until the next election). It is not a “popularity contest” with

the legislative branch of government.

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World-Wide Economy:Types of Economies

Traditional All decisions are based on how it was done in the past. A very underdeveloped economy that often

based on agriculture. A traditional economy is sometimes known as a subsistence economy. In some cases, currency may not even be used and

barter may take place.Command All decisions are based on what the government

thinks is best for the country. Prices and supplies are determined by the government.

Market All decisions are based on what individual people or companies want. Prices are determined by

what the market will bring. Whatever people are willing to pay determines the market value of an

item.** In the real world, most countries have MIXED economies, which means that they are between pure Command & pure Market economies.

Entrepreneur – Person who starts their own business. Market economies encourage Entrepreneurs.

Specialization – economic term that refers to a country relying on a limited number of sources to generate income. Ex: Saudi Arabia has oil…but not much food. Yes they are rich, but they HAVE to buy groceries from other countries.

TRADE BARRIERS: Things that limit trade.*Mountains & Ice can also be trade barriers*

Tariff – a tax that can be placed on goods coming into a country from another country. “Yes Japan, you can sell your Toyotas here, but it’ll cost you $300.00 per car.” Quota – a limit on the amount of goods that one country will allow another to bring into their country. “Japan will only be allowed to sell 1000 Toyotas in The United States.” Embargo – a complete trade restriction on some or all goods being sold between nations. “Japan is not allowed to sell Toyotas in The United States anymore”

Gross Domestic Product “GDP”GDP is value of all final goods (things made & natural resources) and services (jobs) within a

nation in a given year. Developed countries, like the USA & Canada, have a high GDP. For countries that do not have many highly-valued resources, their GDP is probably very low.

So how can they maximize what they DO have???? 1) Educate and train their people = human capital2) Purchase or build items that will allow you to make more money ( a tractor or build an

airport) = capital investment

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EUROPEGeography:

Europe's landforms include high, snowcapped mountains and broad plains. Its major landform, the Northern European Plain, has rich, fertile soil that supports farms and livestock. Europe produces a large amount of grains, including nearly all the world's rye. It also contains energy and mineral resources such as coal. For these reasons, it is the most densely populated area of Europe. Europe has an abundance of rivers, lakes, and other waterways. It is also surrounded by seas, which has encouraged trade and helped people travel easily. Remember: the Ural, Alps, and Pyrenees mountains block trade.

Southern Europe enjoys a Mediterranean climate, while eastern and some areas of northern Europe have a humid continental climate. Areas of the far north, such as Norway, Sweden, and Finland, are in the subarctic climate zone. Parts of northern Russia are in the tundra climate zone.

The 3 major environmental concerns are Acid Rain in Germany, Smog in the United Kingdom, and Radiation in Ukraine. The Acid Rain in Germany is caused by its own industrial factories and cars, but also because the pollution from the rest of Europe sinks down into the Northern European Plain. It destroys trees, erodes statues/art, and hurts wildlife. In the UK, the people are so densely populated (tightly packed) that the cars & factories created air pollution. The combination of smoke & fog creates a thick “smog” in London. In 1986, A chain reaction in the reactor went out of control creating explosions and a fireball in Chernobyl, Ukraine. The Chernobyl accident killed more than 30 people immediately, and as a result of the high radiation levels in the surrounding 20-mile radius, 135,000 people had to be evacuated….forever.

Many European languages, such as French, Italian, and Spanish, are based on Latin, the language of Rome. Germanic people from the north invaded the Roman Empire and overthrew the last Roman emperor. This is why Germanic languages, such as German and English are spoken in the North. Finally, the eastern part of the empire, known as the Byzantine Empire, lasted another 1,000 years. This is why the Eastern countries still speak Slavic languages.

European society and culture are more secular, but most European Christians still belong to the Roman Catholic Church (Christian). But there are 3 major religions in Europe: Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. All3 have a common founder in Abraham. He believed a voice from the heavens told him to be monotheistic (which was new, because most people 4,000 years ago worshiped many gods). People that followed him were called Jews. The Jewish holy texts are called the the Torah and the Talmud. Their major holidays include Yom Kippur (day of repentance) and Passover (day that the Jews were not hurt by God’s wrath on the Egyptians who enslaved them). About 2,000 years after Abraham, a Jew named Jesus declared himself to be the awaited Jewish Messiah. He was crucified, but his followers believe that he rose from the dead. His followers are called Christians. Their holy book is called the Bible and includes parts of the Jewish texts and stories of Jesus’ ministry. Their major holidays include Christmas (feast of Jesus’ birth) and Easter (feast of Jesus’ resurrection). Around 600 years after Jesus’ ministry, Mohammed believed that an angel told him that he was the last prophet (others included Abraham & Jesus) for Allah. His followers are called Muslims. Their holy book is the Koran, which includes stories of all 5 prophets. Their major holidays include the month of Ramadan (fasting& prayer in the month that Mohammed was revealed the Koran) and ending in Eid al-Fitr (a celebration at the end of the fast). History:

In the fifteenth century, Europeans set out on a series of overseas voyages that would lead to the establishment of European trading posts and colonies in both the Americas and the East. This was due in large part by Prince Henry the Navigator’s school for exploration. Religious zeal, a quest for personal and national glory, and a desire for new wealth were the chief motives behind the European voyages. New technologies and the growing power of the European monarchies made the voyages possible. The Spanish and Portuguese conquests of Central and South America were rapid and devastated the Aztec and Inca civilizations. Wanting to share in the wealth, the Dutch, English, and French moved to set up colonies in North America, South America, Africa, and Asia.

There were 4 M.A.I.N. causes for World War I: Militarism (buildup of Military & everyone wanting to use their new guns), Alliances (some countries made secret pacts with others to help out in case of war), Imperialism (Europe rushed to take over the world, which made the European countries resent each other), and Nationalism (the belief that one’s country is so great that it’s ok to hate everyone else).

After World War I, Europe was in a serious economic depression. Many countries were bombed so badly that they were in ruins and couldn’t make money. The Treaty of Versailles, which ended WWI, hurt Germany the hardest by demanding money they didn’t have and calling them out as the main “bad guys” of the war. These 2 factors led to the rise of the Nazi party, which promised to make Germany great again. Additionally, by 1900, most countries had began to limit the power of rulers. However, fewer changes occurred in Russia, where czars remained powerful and focused on modernizing the economy. Following World War I, a communist state was established in Russia (now called the USSR/Soviet Union).

The Nazi party soon took over Germany, which elected the soon-dictator Adolph Hitler. He blamed much of the suffering of Germany on the Jews & the French (who wrote the treaty of Versailles), so he went to war with both groups. This was World War II. Inside Germany & neighboring countries, he killed Jews & other people he didn’t like in the Holocaust. The United Kingdom, The United States, the Soviet Union, teamed up to beat him.

After the war, the USSR & the United States became locked in a struggle for world influence. This tense time between the United States and the Soviet Union became known as the Cold War. Much of the Cold War centered on the split Germany (West: democracy; East: communism). Once the Soviet Union fell apart, it led to the collapse of the communist party & rise of democracy in (again called) Russia. It also led to the reunification of Germany under Democracy. Economics:

The United Kingdom, Germany, and Russia all have mixed economies, although Russia’s economy is much closer to “command” than to “market.

The European Union was created after World War II to economically help Europe. It has encouraged trades. Today, many countries use the Euro coins to encourage trade through Europe.Government:

The United Kingdom has a Unitary government with a Parliamentary Democracy. Germany has a Federal government with a Parliamentary Democracy (*even though the leader is called a “president” – I know, confusing). Russia has a Federal government with a Parliamentary democracy (Here, the leader is also called a President!). Vladmir Putin, the leader of Russia, is not allowing much in the way of Freedoms. People that oppose him, or that he does not like, “disappear”.

CANADAGeography:

Because so much of it’s population, cities and industry are located in the southern part of their country, so is most of Canada’s pollution. Gases emitted from factories, cars and even coal burning stoves can mix with water vapor in clouds and cause acid rain. Acid rain can kill plant life, poison waterways and destroy buildings (eats away marble and stone). Over 35 million US and Canadian citizens live along The Great Lakes. The Lakes provide food, employment, transportation and recreation for both countries. Industrial pollution and run-off from cities and large farms risk pushing The Great Lakes to the point where they may not be able to recover. Logging and timber companies are big business in Canada. They provide thousands of jobs for Canadians. However, because past generations of loggers and timbermen failed to properly re-plant and manage their forests…Canada is not growing it’s woodlands as fast as it should.

Most of Canada’s population live in the southern part of their country because it is very cold up North. Climate plays a big role in where Canadians live as they share some of the same latitudes as countries like Norway and Russia. Because of their proximity (closeness) to the United States, the US is Canada’s leading trading partner. Even though Canada has great mineral wealth and many other natural resources, most of those are not located near large cities.

Most people speak French or English in Canada because France & England colonized the land. Most people are Catholic (from the French) or Protestant (from the English) Christians.History:

John Cabot, an explorer who worked for King Henry VII of England, left Europe in 1497 and sailed west. He hoped to find a shortcut to Asia. Instead, he landed on the east coast of what is now Canada. This is important, because in later years, Great Britain will claim much of the territory located on the east coast of North America as theirs…since Cabot was working for them when the east coast was discovered. French explorer Samuel Champlain established France’s first permanent colony in Canada at Quebec in 1608. He made friends with the Huron tribe and helped them

fight their traditional enemy the Iroquois Indians. The Iroquois swore to fight the French, from then on. The colony became wealthy by trade in furs, timber and fish.

Canada came under British rule after the British won the French & Indian War in 1763. The British government let the French people continue to follow their own culture in Quebec. In part because the British didn’t want another American Revolution in Canada, they allowed Canada to start governing itself. Canada gradually became independent from Great Britian, until 1931 when it became “fully” independent & autonomous. Today, it is part of the British Commonwealth but runs itself. Former French strongholds of Quebec and Montreal maintained a mostly pro-France population. British efforts to control the region were always met with defiance. Both language and religious differences kept the Quebec area isolated from the rest of the country. Since 1960, there were UNSUCCESSFUL violent attempts to make Quebec independent. In 1974 French became the official language of the province.Quebec voters narrowly rejected secession from Canada in a 1995 referendum. Economics:

Canada has a mixed economy that is pretty close to pure Market.Government:

Canada is a constitutional monarchy: The British made Canada part of it’s Empire, and then granted it independence. The Prime Minister, reports to The Queen’s representative in Canada (The Governor General). Canada is a parliamentary democracy: The people elect members of Parliament to represent them. The executive branch of government is nominated to their position by Parliament, and are directly responsible to it; this type of government can be dissolved at will by the Parliament

Canada is a federation: Power is divided and shared between the central government and the provinces so that each region retains some management of its internal affairs. The central government, in Ottawa, create policies that directly affect upon both individuals as well as the provinces and territories

LATIN AMERICAGeography:

Most people in Mexico live in Mexico City. Mexico City has most of it’s wind currents blocked by surrounding hills and mountains. Therefore, air pollution sometimes can’t be blown out of the area for days…sometimes weeks! In Venezuela, the discovery of oil brought new wealth to the government. The same government that is supposed to regulate oil pollution and clean up. The Brazilian Rainforest are essentially the “lungs” of South America. Cutting down those plants is not such a good idea. …not to mention the destruction of wildlife and habitat for native peoples there.

Both Mexico and Venezuela have warm to semi-tropical climates in some parts of their countries. Both are influenced by weather patterns brought into their countries by the oceans. OIL (petroleum) is now the chief natural resource for both countries. Venezuela has done a better job of exploiting that natural resource, but Mexico is working hard to catch up.

Cuba’s climate is generally warm, mild and semi-tropical. It is often affected by ocean storms and hurricanes. Brazil’s climate is tropical and humid in many locations and warm and mild along the coastline. Cuba has limited natural resources. They rely on tourism (not good after the embargo). Brazil has extensive timber resources, as well as, gold and petroleum deposits.

The people speak Spanish & Portuguese because those countries colonized the region. They practice Catholicism for the same reason. Latin America is a true Mixed society: the people make up every variation of European, Native America, and African descent. History:

1519-1521: Hernando Cortés captures and destroys Aztec city Tenochtítlán, will be renamed by Spanish as Mexico City. The Aztecs are led by Montezuma II. Part of the reason for their downfall is because they mistook Cortes for their god Quezquotal, who was supposed to return from across the ocean that year. The Aztec practiced human sacrifice & had floating islands. 1532: Pizarro, with 180 men, takes Peru and destroys Inca Empire. The Inca were centered at Manchu Pichu in Peru. Their leader, Atahualpa, did NOT think that the Spanish were gods, but thought he scared them away. The Spanish attacked at the victory celebration.

From the Spanish, they got: Gunpowder, Horses & other “farm” animals, Christianity, Slaves, Wheat, Oranges, Bananas, Coffee, Rice, Sugar, AND diseases like Smallpox (that wiped out up to 95% of Natives). From the continent, the Spanish got: Corn, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Peppers, Pumpkins, Squash, Chocolate, Turkey, Tobacco.

Spanish control didn’t last forever. Haiti led a slave uprising against the French. British and Spanish forces invaded the French colony. Haitian leader Toussaint L’Ouverture defeated the European generals in battle, then ruled Haiti until 1802. Toussaint L’Ouverture’s success inspired others in Latin America to strive for independence from colonial rule. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Mexican priest and supporter of the poor and native Meso-Americans, became a revolutionary hero when he led an unsuccessful rebellion against Spanish rule in 1810. Killed by Spanish soldiers. It took 3 more revolutions for Mexico to be “free”. Arguably the most important man in South American history, Simón Bolívar helped win independence from Spain for Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Revered throughout South America, Bolívar earned the name The Liberator.

In 1959, Cuban rebels (led by Fidel Castro) overthrew the corrupt government of President Fulgencio Batista. Castro would turn to communist countries for financial and military aid, when it was discovered that the U.S. was trying to overthrow him (in large part because of U.S. business pressure on the U.S. government). Cuba would be the first country in the western hemisphere to become communist. They would actively attempt to spread that to other nations. Impact: Threat of Communism in the Western Hemisphere forced the U.S. to stay actively involved in Latin American politics. U.S. initiated a trade embargo on Cuba. It proved that the underprivileged of Latin America could be receptive to the idea of communism.

Based in the Mexican state of Chiapas, they are a revolutionary group that has declared war on the Mexican government. Many of the poor in that area have been attracted to the Zapatista’s because they claim that the Mexican government has forgotten them and only cares about making money and big businesses. In 1994 they openly took control of several towns in southern Mexico in response to Mexico signing the NAFTA. The Mexican army was forced to go in and put down the rebellion. The Zapatistas still have a lot of support in the poorer areas of Mexico.Economics:

Brazil has a mixed economy. Cuba has (the closest we’ll ever see to) a command economy. This is because the Communist government system controls the economy so that supplies are equally distributed to everyone (in theory).

Two major trade polices are in place: (1) NAFTA: North American Free Trade Agreement. This says that there are NO trade barriers (tariffs, quotas, embargos) between the countries of Canada, USA, and Mexico. There is also a major embargo between the USA and Cuba because the governments disagree.Government: Brazil has a federal democracy. Cuba has a unitary autocracy. *Officially, Cuba has a president, led since the revolution by the Castro family. But the voters may only vote for the Communist party – not very “democratic”.

AUSTRALIAGeography: Australia is an island, a continent, and a single country. Its land is mostly flat with a few low mountains. The interior of Australia is desert or steppe and has a dry climate. Coastal areas have more moderate temperatures and receive more rainfall than inland areas. Most Australians live near the southeastern coast, where summers are warm and winters are cool and rainy. Australia is rich in natural resources. Its mines yield minerals, such as bauxite, copper, gold, nickel, and uranium. Australia also is a source of gems, such as diamonds, sapphires, and opals. The country has some oil and large deposits of coal, which supplies its energy. Wind and solar energy are not widely developed. Because Australia remained separate from other continents for millions of years, unique plants and animals have developed there. Australia speaks English because the English colonized them. They are mostly Christian for the same reason.History: During the late 1700s, Captain James Cook claimed Australia for Great Britain. The British government sent prisoners to found settlements in the island continent. By the mid-1800s, this prison system had ended, and free British settlers arrived to farm the land and raise sheep for wool. As settlers took more land, the Aborigines were forced to defend their traditional grounds. By the late 1800s, war and disease had greatly reduced the Aborigine population.

In the 1800s, Great Britain divided Australia into five separate colonies that made their own laws. Every adult male was allowed to vote, paving the way for democracy for the colonists. In 1901 the Australian colonies united to form an independent country known as the Commonwealth of Australia. Women soon won the right to vote, but Aborigines did not have the rights of citizens. In the 1900s, Australia fought in two world wars as an ally of Great Britain. The Aborigines finally got the right to vote in 1960.Economics: Australia has a mixed economy that focuses on manufacturing & tourism.Government: Today, Australia is a parliamentary democracy with a federal form of government. The head of Australia's national government is the prime minister, chosen from the majority party in Parliament. It is part of the British

commonwealth.Europe Test Prep

Label the following countries & physical features of Europe

Followers Called # of Gods Holy Text

Judaism

Christianity

Islam

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United Kingdom Russia GermanyLocation

(Countries & bodies of Water it borders)Climate

Natural Resources

Where do people live and why?

United Kingdom Russia Germany

Type of Citizen Participation

Type of Economy

Is the Economy closer to

Market or Command?

Explain their location on the economic continuum?

Economic Continuum

Germany United Kingdom UkraineEnvironmental

Romance Languages Germanic Languages Slavic Languages

Where is it spoken?

Examples

How does Europe address the problem of 3 language families on one continent?

Issue

Causes

Effects

Solutions

Major Events Major EFFECTSWhat is the lasting effect of

European exploration on each area?

Latin America- Australia- Canada

World War I M

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Treaty of Versailles - Rise of Communism/ Russian Revolution

World War II Nazism/ Hitler – The Holocaust- Rise of the Superpowers-

Collapse of the Soviet Union (USSR)

Eastern vs. Western Europe- What were there beliefs???

Iron Curtain- Berlin Wall Falling/ End to Cold War –

How does literacy rate impact the standard of living?

What is the European Union? How do member countries impact each other?

What is Ukraine’s environmental problem?

What 2 countries colonized Latin America? What 2 languages do the people speak in Latin America?

What is the Colombian Exchange? What are some goods from the New World? What are some goods from the Old World?

Latin America Test PrepLabel the following countries & physical features of Latin America

Mexico Cuba BrazilLocation

(Countries & bodies of Water it borders)Climate

Natural Resources

Where do people live?

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How did slavery impact the Americas?

Specifically Brazil and Haiti?

LanguagesAnd Religion in Latin America

Main Religion –

Brazils Language?

Mexico language?Cuban Revolution

Modern US/ Cuba Relations

How does poverty, immigration, and the drug cartels impact Latin America?

Brazil Cuba Mexico

Type of Citizen Participation

Type of Economy

Is the Economy closer to Market

or Command?

Why is it located on the economic

Economic Continuum

Canada & Australia Test Prep

Locate the physical features of Canada & Australia

Location Climate Natural Resources Trade

Canada

Australia

Canada Australia

Type of Citizen Participation

a:__________________________________

b:__________________________________

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Type of Power Distribution

Type of Economy

Is the Economy closer to Market or Command?

Canada Australia

Mother Country(ies)

Language(s)

Religion

Why was it colonized? X

How did it become independent? X

Why does Quebec want to be independent from Canada?

What were the Aborigines of Australia like? What happened when Europeans arrived?

End of Year Review KEYEurope Test Prep

Label the following countries & physical features of Europe

Followers Called Founders Holy Text Holidays

Judaism Jews Abraham Torah Passover, Yom Kippur

Christianity Christians Jesus Bible Christmas, Easter

Islam Muslims Mohammed Qur’an/Koran Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr

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1: Russia

2:Ukraine

3:Poland

4:Germany

5:Belgium

6:United Kingdom

7:France

8:Spain

9: Italy

a:Scandinavian Peninsula

b:European Plain

c:Ural Mountains

d:Rhine River

e: Danube River

f: Alps

g: Pyrenees Mountains

h: Iberian Peninsula

i: Mediterranean Sea

j: Atlantic Ocean

k: English Channel

End of Year Review KEY

United Kingdom Russia Germany ItalyLocation

(Countries & bodies of Water it borders)

Ireland, FranceAtlantic Ocean, English

ChannelUkraine

Poland, Belgium, FranceRhine River , Danube

River

France, Spain, Mediterranean Sea

Climate

Cold & Wet Cold & Wet /Tundra Temperate Mediterranean

Natural Resources

Coal, Wheat, Water Coal Coal, Wheat, Water Wheat, Water

EnvironmentProblem

Smog X Acid Rain XType of Citizen

ParticipationParliamentary

Democracy & MonarchyParliamentary

DemocracyParliamentary

Democracy XType of Power

Distribution Unitary Federal Federal XType of

EconomyMixed Mixed Mixed X

Is the Economy closer to

Market or Command?

Market Command Market XRomance Languages Germanic Languages Slavic Languages

History based on Latin, the language of Rome

Germanic people from the north invaded the Roman Empire

The language of the Byzantine Empire

Examples Italian, French German, English Russian

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Prince Henry sets up exploration school

Exploration of the New WorldDesire to spread Christianity

Desire for natural resources & trade

Exploration by Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, & France

Empires in Americas, Africa, Asia, Australia

Increased Trade (Colombian Exchange) WWI

World War ITreaty of Versailles World Wide Depression Rise of Nazis

World War IIHolocaust Rise of Superpowers Cold War

Collapse of the Soviet Union (USSR) End of Cold War Restoration of Germany Russia’s Democracy

How does literacy rate impact the standard of living?The more of the population that can read (literacy rate), the better jobs they can get and more money they can make. This leads to a high standard of living.

What is the European Union? How do member countries impact each other?The European Union is a trade confederation created in the Cold War. Member countries support each other in trade and economic decisions.

What is Ukraine’s environmental problem?Chernobyl Disaster/Radiation

What 2 countries colonized Latin America? What 2 languages do the people speak in Latin America?Spain & Portugal. Spanish & Portuguese.

What is the Colombian Exchange? What are some goods from the New World? What are some goods from the Old World?The Colombian Exchange is a trade of plants, animals, people, and diseases between Europe, Africa, and the Americas as a result of European Exploration. The New World provided squash, turkeys, tomatoes, potatoes (ect). The Old World provided horses, cows, apples, oranges, smallpox (ect).

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End of Year Review KEYLatin America Test Prep

Label the following countries & physical features of Latin America

Mexico Cuba Venezuela BrazilLocation

(Countries & bodies of Water it borders)

USA, Gulf of Mexico Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea

Colombia, Panama, Caribbean Sea

Colombia, Venezuela, Amazon River, Atlantic

Ocean

Climate

Tropical Wet & Dry Tropical Wet Tropical Wet Tropical Wet

Natural Resources

Oil, Water Sugar Cane, Water Oil, Water Water, Forests

EnvironmentProblem

Smog X Oil Pollution Deforestation

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1:Mexico

2:Sierra Madre Mountains

3:Cuba

4:Haiti

5:Panama Canal

6:Panama

7:Venezuela

8:Colombia

9:Brazil

10:Andes Mountains

11:Atacama Desert

12:Amazon River

13:Bolivia

14:Gulf of Mexico

15:Caribbean Sea

16:Pacific Ocean

End of Year Review KEY

Person Country/ies They Lived In Main Enemy Outcome of Conflict?

Montezuma Mexico Cortez Dies; end of Aztecs

Hernan Cortez Spain, Mexico Montezuma Takes over Aztec Empire

Atahualpa Ecuador, Peru, Chile Pizzaro Dies; end of Incas

Fernando Pizzaro Spain, Ecuador, Peru, Chile Atahualpa Takes over Inca Empire

Toussaint L’Ouveture Haiti Napoleon Bonaparte Dies; Haiti independent

Simon BolivarGran Colombia: Panama,

Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia

Spanish Dies; Countries separate but Independent; Bolivia

Miguel Hidalgo Mexico Spanish Dies; Mexico Independent

Fidel Castro Cuba Batista/USA Takes over Cuba

Zapatistas Mexico NAFTA Still exist in Mexico

Brazil Cuba Mexico

Type of Citizen Participation Presidential Democracy Autocracy Presidential Democracy

Type of Power Distribution Federal Unitary Federal

Type of Economy Mixed Mixed XIs the Economy

closer to Market or Command?

Right in the Middle Command X

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End of Year Review KEYCanada & Australia Test Prep

Locate the physical features of Canada & Australia

Location Climate Natural Resources Environmental Problems

Canada North of USA Cold Timber, precious metals, water

Water pollution, acid rain, mining, deforestation

Australia South of Asia Hot Water, precious metals XCanada Australia

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a:Hudson Bay

b:Pacific Ocean

c:Rocky Mountains

d:Canadian Shield

e:Great Lakes

f:St. Lawrence River

g:Atlantic Ocean

a:Great Victoria Desert

b:Ayers Rock

c:Great Barrier Reef

d: Coral Sea

End of Year Review KEY

Type of Citizen Participation Parliamentary Democracy, Monarchy Parliamentary Democracy

Type of Power Distribution Federal Federal

Type of Economy Mixed Mixed

Is the Economy closer to Market or Command? Market Market

Canada Australia

Mother Country(ies) United Kingdom, France United Kingdom

Language(s) French & English English

Religion Christian Christian

Why was it colonized? X Debtors’ Prison

How did it become independent? Gradually & Peacefully X

Why does Quebec want to be independent from Canada?It has a different heritage. They are primarily French, while the rest of Canada is primarily English.

What were the Aborigines of Australia like? What happened when Europeans arrived?

They used Neolithic tools. Many of them died of diseases or were killed.

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