Jeopardy Game Questions

Culture/Groups
What proper etiquette is South America?
Women kiss each other on the cheek left-right-left, men shake hands, over-dressing is better than
under-dressing, and individual business rather than dealing with companies.
What are the Aymara?
Established in Bolivia, Peru, and Chile, this group embraces a multi-spiritual world. Agriculture
makes up a lot of the economy.
What are the Mapuche?
This group occupies territory from Chile to Argentina. The economy thrives off of agriculture,
fishing, and crafting. They are considered the lowest class in Chilean society.
What are the Chibcha?
This group can be found in Colombia, mining is an essential role in their economy. Religious
leaders are determined by the matrilineal line.
What are the five exports of South America?
Transport equipment, iron ore, soy beans, footwear, and coffee
Geography
What is Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia?
This geographical landmark is the world's largest and highest salt flat. The ground acts as a
reflective mirror when wet.
What are the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador?
This landmark is located in the Pacific Ocean about 1,000 km from the South American
continent. There are 127 islands, islets, and rocks and are located at the connection of three ocean
currents.
What is Sao Paulo, Brazil?
This is the largest state in Brazil, holding the most people and is a great supplier to the economy
and industry.
What is Santuario de las Lejas, Colombia?
This landmark is a historical Roman Catholic cathedral that took at least two centuries to build.
What are the Iguazu Falls, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay?
This landmark consists of 275 waterfalls and is a large tourist attraction.
Government
What is detain?
To keep under restraint or in custody.
What are executive, legislative, and judicial?
The three branches of government in the United States
What is provision?
A clause in a legal instrument, a low, etc., providing for a particular matter; stipulation; proviso.
What is the Human Rights Struggle?
The supreme court held an investigation of the disappearance of 163 prisoners in the coup of
Chile.

 What is absolute majority popular vote?

How elections are decided in Chile today.

History
Who is Francisco Pizarro?
This Spanish explorer landed on the coast of what is now Ecuador. He founded Lima, Peru.
Who is Augusto Pinochet?
A dictator general who ordered many of opponents to be arrested and imprisoned. Personally
arrested in Great Britain in 2000.
What is the Organization of American States?
This organization promoted cooperation and the peaceful settlement of disputes between South
America, Central America, and North America.
What is the Incan Empire?
This government controlled most of Western South America and was conquered by the Spanish
in 1532.
What are the Spanish American Wars of Independence?
These wars were known as the "Great Liberator of Latin America". It fought for each country to
be independent of Spain.
Production, Distribution, and Consumption
What is Fairtrade?
Offers farmers an opportunity to make a real living
What is Cocoa?
Grown in trees and is considered a tropical fruit and made in hot climate.
What is coffee?
80% of this is produced by small-scale farmers
What are Fairtrade Farmers?
These farmers are under the protection of workers rights to make sure they are treated fairly.
What is South America?
The cocoa industry in this continent is big involving fair trade.