LAS Exam 1 Questions with Complete
Solutions9
What was a kiva? - ANSWERS-These were pit houses of the Anasazi and they used to live there,
but then turned these pit houses into a place for spiritual teachings.
Where was Pueblo Bonito built? By who? How? When? What was most significant about it? -
ANSWERS-The Pueblo Bonito was built in Chaco Canon (in New Mexico) by the Anasazis. The
Pueblo Bonito was built from wood they got from trees. The Pueblo Bonito was full of life from
900-1100 A.D. This place was a place where they did spiritual worship and was the center of
trade and commerce. They had turquoise to trade.
Cahokia: "city of the sun"
Who built it? What was it? What is most significant about it? - ANSWERS-It was a man-made
royal mountain that was built by the mound builders from 750 A.D. to 1300 A.D. It was bigger
than any city in the USA until the 1800s.
What was the name of the largest mound? - ANSWERS-The Monds Mound
What people built Palenque? - ANSWERS-The Mayans
What was the name of its leader? - ANSWERS-Pakaw
What other major cities were built by this group? - ANSWERS-Copan, Tikal, Piedras, Negras, and
Uaxactun
Name the three landform regions/structural zones of Latin America. - ANSWERS-1. The Eastern
Highlands
, 2. The Central Lowlands
3. Western Alpine System
Which three upland regions make up the Eastern Highlands? - ANSWERS-1. The Brazilian
Highlands
2. The Guiana Highlands
3. The Patagonian Plateau
Where is the Patagonian Plateau? - ANSWERS-In Argentina
Identify some examples of Latin America's progress. - ANSWERS-They now have more of a
democracy now then they did centuries ago. They are gaining more access to health care and
education. There technology is advancing as time goes on. Some areas are still in poverty, but
not everywhere. They have some large, richer cities. The people have more rights than they
used to have as well.
What is the core of Latin America? How can it be seen as a cultural entity? - ANSWERS-The core
of Latin America is from Mexico to the North-Southern most South America. (Portugal and Spain
mainly). This is because they demonstrate the Roman culture the most. The Roman and Latin
heritage binds it all together.
What are the two fringe areas of Latin America's core where a Latin/Hispanic culture is less
dominant? - ANSWERS-The southwestern border region of the United States and the Caribbean
realm
Identify the 2 physical "sub regions" of Latin America. - ANSWERS-Middle America and South
America.
Identify the 2 Antilles (and describe their subparts.) - ANSWERS-The Lesser and Greater Antilles.
Solutions9
What was a kiva? - ANSWERS-These were pit houses of the Anasazi and they used to live there,
but then turned these pit houses into a place for spiritual teachings.
Where was Pueblo Bonito built? By who? How? When? What was most significant about it? -
ANSWERS-The Pueblo Bonito was built in Chaco Canon (in New Mexico) by the Anasazis. The
Pueblo Bonito was built from wood they got from trees. The Pueblo Bonito was full of life from
900-1100 A.D. This place was a place where they did spiritual worship and was the center of
trade and commerce. They had turquoise to trade.
Cahokia: "city of the sun"
Who built it? What was it? What is most significant about it? - ANSWERS-It was a man-made
royal mountain that was built by the mound builders from 750 A.D. to 1300 A.D. It was bigger
than any city in the USA until the 1800s.
What was the name of the largest mound? - ANSWERS-The Monds Mound
What people built Palenque? - ANSWERS-The Mayans
What was the name of its leader? - ANSWERS-Pakaw
What other major cities were built by this group? - ANSWERS-Copan, Tikal, Piedras, Negras, and
Uaxactun
Name the three landform regions/structural zones of Latin America. - ANSWERS-1. The Eastern
Highlands
, 2. The Central Lowlands
3. Western Alpine System
Which three upland regions make up the Eastern Highlands? - ANSWERS-1. The Brazilian
Highlands
2. The Guiana Highlands
3. The Patagonian Plateau
Where is the Patagonian Plateau? - ANSWERS-In Argentina
Identify some examples of Latin America's progress. - ANSWERS-They now have more of a
democracy now then they did centuries ago. They are gaining more access to health care and
education. There technology is advancing as time goes on. Some areas are still in poverty, but
not everywhere. They have some large, richer cities. The people have more rights than they
used to have as well.
What is the core of Latin America? How can it be seen as a cultural entity? - ANSWERS-The core
of Latin America is from Mexico to the North-Southern most South America. (Portugal and Spain
mainly). This is because they demonstrate the Roman culture the most. The Roman and Latin
heritage binds it all together.
What are the two fringe areas of Latin America's core where a Latin/Hispanic culture is less
dominant? - ANSWERS-The southwestern border region of the United States and the Caribbean
realm
Identify the 2 physical "sub regions" of Latin America. - ANSWERS-Middle America and South
America.
Identify the 2 Antilles (and describe their subparts.) - ANSWERS-The Lesser and Greater Antilles.
