LAS Exam 1 Study Questions and
Answers6
With respect to the report issued by Global Witness, to what does the question refer, "How
many more?" - ANSWERS-"How many more" refers to the people who were killed standing up
for their rights, the questions poses, how many more will be killed before they are given what
they protest for.
In what region of the world did 75% of these murders take place? - ANSWERS-Central and South
America
What marginalized community is the most targeted in that region?
Why? - ANSWERS-Indigenous people because some of the lands across the globe are historical
and ancestral lands for which the don't have ways to document their ownership.
Where was Berta Cáceres from? - ANSWERS-Honduras
What indigenous community was she a member of? - ANSWERS-Lenca
What noteworthy prize did she win in 2015? - ANSWERS-Goldman Environmental Prize
What mega-project did she and her community oppose? Why was she receiving death threats? -
ANSWERS-The dam (Hydrodam on river Gualcarque) that was being built, which would have
blocked their water supply. She was a threat to the government and gained international
attention, which is why she received death threats.
According to Billy Kyte, what factors are at issue in Bolivia and Ecuador with respect to
extractive industries? - ANSWERS-They are known to be environmentally friendly, in reality they
, sell off indigenous peoples domestic lands and are killing off activists for these lands. Lots of
"under the table deals", no documentation.
What misconceptions about Latin America's natural resources, climate, leadership, religion and
people does Clawson introduce us to? - ANSWERS-Land: assumed that it is dominated by vast,
impenetrable tropical rain forests or deserts
People: the heat makes them lazy, incapable of sustaining labor, illiterate, traditional Catholics
Climate: hot, dry
Explain why each of these stereotypes/generalizations is outdated and inaccurate. - ANSWERS-
The land is more than just desert and rainforests, there are mild temperatures, and people of all
nations are capable of achieving success and given proper health care.
What did you learn about the size and the environment of Mexico City in this chapter? -
ANSWERS-Mexico City is the second largest city in the world, it exceeds NY, London and Paris.
What does the author mean by the expression "unevenness of change"? What are some
examples of this uneven change? Do you know of any others that you have seen in Latin
America? What are some of the reasons the author offers to explain this uneven development?
- ANSWERS-He compares between LA and the Caribbean, stating that they are examples of
places that have been modified and places that have not. He alludes to the example of a street
where a donkey and a car are parked right next to each other proving how different lifestyles
can be in a similar place.
Name some of the challenges facing Latin America and the Caribbean. - ANSWERS-People in LA
and the Caribbean face challenges such as: inequality/environmental changes/increased
violence.
Identify some examples of Latin America's progress. - ANSWERS-Their progress includes: many
people clothed, fed and housed/access to medical care and education/free to speak and believe
what they wish.
Answers6
With respect to the report issued by Global Witness, to what does the question refer, "How
many more?" - ANSWERS-"How many more" refers to the people who were killed standing up
for their rights, the questions poses, how many more will be killed before they are given what
they protest for.
In what region of the world did 75% of these murders take place? - ANSWERS-Central and South
America
What marginalized community is the most targeted in that region?
Why? - ANSWERS-Indigenous people because some of the lands across the globe are historical
and ancestral lands for which the don't have ways to document their ownership.
Where was Berta Cáceres from? - ANSWERS-Honduras
What indigenous community was she a member of? - ANSWERS-Lenca
What noteworthy prize did she win in 2015? - ANSWERS-Goldman Environmental Prize
What mega-project did she and her community oppose? Why was she receiving death threats? -
ANSWERS-The dam (Hydrodam on river Gualcarque) that was being built, which would have
blocked their water supply. She was a threat to the government and gained international
attention, which is why she received death threats.
According to Billy Kyte, what factors are at issue in Bolivia and Ecuador with respect to
extractive industries? - ANSWERS-They are known to be environmentally friendly, in reality they
, sell off indigenous peoples domestic lands and are killing off activists for these lands. Lots of
"under the table deals", no documentation.
What misconceptions about Latin America's natural resources, climate, leadership, religion and
people does Clawson introduce us to? - ANSWERS-Land: assumed that it is dominated by vast,
impenetrable tropical rain forests or deserts
People: the heat makes them lazy, incapable of sustaining labor, illiterate, traditional Catholics
Climate: hot, dry
Explain why each of these stereotypes/generalizations is outdated and inaccurate. - ANSWERS-
The land is more than just desert and rainforests, there are mild temperatures, and people of all
nations are capable of achieving success and given proper health care.
What did you learn about the size and the environment of Mexico City in this chapter? -
ANSWERS-Mexico City is the second largest city in the world, it exceeds NY, London and Paris.
What does the author mean by the expression "unevenness of change"? What are some
examples of this uneven change? Do you know of any others that you have seen in Latin
America? What are some of the reasons the author offers to explain this uneven development?
- ANSWERS-He compares between LA and the Caribbean, stating that they are examples of
places that have been modified and places that have not. He alludes to the example of a street
where a donkey and a car are parked right next to each other proving how different lifestyles
can be in a similar place.
Name some of the challenges facing Latin America and the Caribbean. - ANSWERS-People in LA
and the Caribbean face challenges such as: inequality/environmental changes/increased
violence.
Identify some examples of Latin America's progress. - ANSWERS-Their progress includes: many
people clothed, fed and housed/access to medical care and education/free to speak and believe
what they wish.
