Question 1

Apartheid is a system in which social and political rights are based on an individual's physical characteristics.

Accepted Answer

Apartheid was a system in South Africa that separated people based on their race and granted different social and political rights based on those racial identities.

Question 2

Latin America had relatively little cultural diversity prior to the arrival of the Spanish.

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Latin America had a rich and diverse cultural heritage before the arrival of the Spanish, including the Aztecs, Mayans, Incas, and other indigenous groups, each with their own languages, customs, and traditions.

Question 3

Guatemala and Honduras were colonized by the Portuguese.

Accepted Answer

Guatemala and Honduras were colonized by the Spanish, not the Portuguese.

Question 4

Slavery was made illegal in the United States before it became illegal in Brazil.

Accepted Answer

Slavery was abolished in the United States in 1865 with the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution, while Brazil did not completely abolish slavery until 1888.

Question 5

Led by Hernando Cortés, the Spanish were able to establish domination over the Aztec Empire in less than three years.

Accepted Answer

Hernando Cortés and his Spanish conquistadors began their conquest of the Aztec Empire in 1519 and by 1521, they had successfully defeated the Aztecs and captured their capital city, Tenochtitlan. The conquest took less than three years.

Question 6

In the late nineteenth century the government of Belgium established a brutal colony in the Congo.

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The government of Belgium did establish a brutal colony in the Congo in the late nineteenth century, known as the Congo Free State. The colony was known for its exploitation, forced labor, and extreme violence towards the Congolese people.

Question 7

Boer settlers had their most intense conflicts with indigenous Zulu.

Accepted Answer

The Boer settlers had their most intense conflicts with the Zulu people during the period of their settlement in South Africa.

Question 8

Urban West African women tend to be more educated and independent than their rural counterparts.

Accepted Answer

This statement is generally true. Urbanization tends to provide better access to education and opportunities for employment, which can lead to greater independence for women. However, it is important to note that there is still significant inequality between urban and rural women in many West African countries, and not all urban women will necessarily be more educated or independent than their rural counterparts.

Question 9

The French were the first Europeans to engage in slave trade in West Africa.

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The Portuguese were the first Europeans to engage in the slave trade in West Africa, starting in the 15th century.

Question 10

Ethnographic studies indicate that the behavior of individuals in Latin American peasant communities usually conforms to the ideals of machismo.

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Question 11

Catholicism was predisposed to accommodate elements of the pagan traditions of the Americas.

Accepted Answer

Catholicism was often willing to incorporate certain elements of indigenous beliefs and practices in order to make conversion more accessible and effective. This syncretism has been particularly evident in the Catholic Church's interactions with the cultures of the Americas.

Question 12

The Afrikaners and the Boers of South Africa came from England.

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The Afrikaners and Boers are primarily of Dutch descent, with some French, German, and British ancestry. They settled in South Africa in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Question 13

Slavery was practiced in African chiefdoms before the arrival of Europeans.

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Slavery was a common practice in many African societies before the arrival of Europeans. It took many forms and was often based on debt, social status, or prisoner of war. European colonization did, however, increase and institutionalize the practice of slavery on the continent.

Question 14

According to Oscar Lewis, a "culture of poverty" results from the lack of economic opportunities in slum neighborhoods.

Accepted Answer

Oscar Lewis argued that a culture of poverty develops in slum neighborhoods due to a lack of economic opportunities, leading to a cyclical pattern of behavior and attitudes that perpetuate poverty.

Question 15

The pattern of inefficient and localized production and marketing characteristic of haciendas is still present in Latin America today.

Accepted Answer

Although there have been some changes and improvements in agricultural production and marketing in Latin America, the pattern of inefficient and localized production and marketing of haciendas is still present in some areas, particularly in rural and remote regions. Large landholdings, limited access to technology and financing, and uneven distribution of resources and infrastructure often hinder the development of a more modern and integrated agriculture sector in many Latin American countries.

Question 16

The typical Yoruba household consists of a man, his wife, and their unmarried children.

Accepted Answer

Although this may be a common household structure, it is not the only one. Yoruba culture emphasizes the importance of extended family and often includes grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives living in the same household or nearby. Additionally, there are many different types of households that may exist within Yoruba culture, depending on factors such as marital status, socioeconomic status, and geographical location.

Question 17

By the mid-1990s, Mexico was producing more petroleum than any other nation on earth.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. By the mid-1990s, Mexico was a significant producer of petroleum, but it did not produce more petroleum than any other nation on earth. At that time, countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, and the United States were producing more oil than Mexico.

Question 18

Agricultural land is more likely to be individually owned by peasants in open peasant communities.

Accepted Answer

In open peasant communities, agricultural land is typically owned by individual peasants rather than being owned collectively by the community.

Question 19

Historians have estimated that 40 million Africans were captured for the purposes of slavery between 1440 and 1870.

Accepted Answer

This estimate is widely accepted by historians.

Question 20

The African National Congress was formed to support policies of apartheid in South Africa.

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The African National Congress was formed to oppose and ultimately overthrow the policies of apartheid in South Africa.

Quiz 14: Globalization in Latin America,Africa, and the Caribbean