Geography 322 - Geography of Latin America » Fall 2020 » Quiz 3 - Global Challenges and Inequalities
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Question #1
It has been argued that Latin America was more integrated into the world economy at the end of the 19th century than it is today.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #2
The Modern/Liberal Period was characterized by:
A.
the rapid growth of industry in Latin America.
B.
a mostly urban population
C.
a commodity lottery which largely determined which countries fared well
D.
the absence of foreign investment
Question #3
The Import-Substitution Period was precipitated by:
A.
excessive foreign investment
B.
over-reliance on exporting primary goods
C.
The Great Depression and World War II
D.
the end of colonialism
Question #4
A substantial middle class was built during the Import Substitution Industrialization (ISI) period.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #5
Which of the following contributed to the demise of ISI?
A.
an abundance of high quality products that were too expensive for locals
B.
not enough workers to fill the jobs
C.
a continued reliance on foreign technology and investment, despite efforts to become more self-sufficient
D.
an absence of natural resources in the region
Question #6
Neoliberalism:
A.
is the complete antithesis to the Modern/Liberal period
B.
was based on the notion of improving efficiency
C.
encouraged greater state involvement in the economy
D.
closed off the region to foreign investment
Question #7
Neoliberalism was first introduced in Latin America under a military dictatorship.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #8
The Post-Neoliberal Era:
A.
has yet to have any meaningful impact
B.
encourages free market reforms such as privatization
C.
was instigated by growing poverty and inequality during the Neoliberal period
D.
can trace its origins to social unrest in Mexico during the 1990s
Question #9
The "Pink Tide" in Latin America:
A.
is closely linked to communist policies and leaders
B.
brought socioeconomic victories to previously marginalized groups such as women and the indigenous
C.
was at its height of popularity in the 1980s
D.
is closely aligned with neoliberal policies
Question #10
In Brazil, supporters for the election of Jair Bolsonaro:
A.
are primarily located in the southern and southeastern part of the country where the major cities of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo are located
B.
are very few since he was not democratically elected
C.
are mostly the historically marginalized groups such as the indigenous
D.
are mostly found in rural areas throughout the country
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