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.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #2
The Modern/Liberal Period was characterized by:
A.   the rapid growth of industry in Latin America.
B.   a commodity lottery which largely determined which countries fared well
C.   a mostly urban population
D.   the absence of foreign investment
Question #3
The Import-Substitution Period was precipitated by:
A.   The Great Depression and World War II
B.   the end of colonialism
C.   over-reliance on exporting primary goods
D.   excessive foreign investment
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 absence of natural resources in the region
B.   a continued reliance on foreign technology and investment, despite efforts to become more self-sufficient
C.   not enough workers to fill the jobs
D.   an abundance of high quality products that were too expensive for locals
Question #6
Neoliberalism:
A.   encouraged greater state involvement in the economy
B.   is the complete antithesis to the Modern/Liberal period
C.   was based on the notion of improving efficiency
D.   closed off the region to foreign investment
Question #7
Neoliberalism was first introduced in Latin America under a military dictatorship.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #8
The Post-Neoliberal Era:
A.   was instigated by growing poverty and inequality during the Neoliberal period
B.   encourages free market reforms such as privatization
C.   can trace its origins to social unrest in Mexico during the 1990s
D.   has yet to have any meaningful impact
Question #9
The "Pink Tide" in Latin America:
A.   is closely linked to communist policies and leaders
B.   was at its height of popularity in the 1980s
C.   brought socioeconomic victories to previously marginalized groups such as women and the indigenous
D.   is closely aligned with neoliberal policies
Question #10
In Brazil, supporters for the election of Jair Bolsonaro:
A.   are mostly the historically marginalized groups such as the indigenous
B.   are mostly found in rural areas throughout the country
C.   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
D.   are very few since he was not democratically elected

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