Title: Chapter 04: Latin America
Course: An Introduction to Christianity on Five Continents

Q: In comparison to the population percentages on other continents, Latin America has
- the heaviest concentration of Christians
- the smallest concentration of Christians
- large numbers of Christians in northern portions but not in the south
- mostly an unchurched population
A: the heaviest concentration of Christians

Q: The Latin American Conference of Bishops is typically referred to by the acronym
- POTUB
- BYLAW
- CLEAN
- CELAM
A: CELAM

Q: In the 1930s, laypeople who joined the Catholic Action movement followed a philosophy that can be summarized by the three words:
- see, judge, act
- action for all
- spirit, Word, Truth
- sin no more
A: see, judge, act

Q: Which of the following statements is true?
- There are fewer Catholic priests per parishioner in Latin America than anywhere else.
- There are more Catholic priests and bishops per parishioner in Latin America than anywhere else.
- There are more Catholic priests but fewer bishops in Latin America than anywhere else.
- There are more Catholic priests in just Mexico than in all of the United States.
A: There are fewer Catholic priests per parishioner in Latin America than anywhere else.

Q: What happened to Óscar Romero of El Salvador in 1980?
- He fled to Cuba.
- He renounced his Catholic affiliation and joined a Protestant church.
- He was assassinated.
- All of the above (a, b, c) are true.
A: He was assassinated.

Q: The liberation theology movement of the 1970s inspired the creation of thousands of
- seminaries
- base communities
- urban churches
- medical care facilities in rural communities
A: base communities

Q: Which is true concerning the evangelico population in Latin America today?
- It is comprised primarily of Lutherans and Methodists.
- The vast majority are Pentecostal.
- Their numbers are decreasing rapidly.
- Most congregational pastors are women.
A: The vast majority are Pentecostal.

Q: Which of the following statements about Latin America is true?
- It is the most urbanized region of the world.
- It is the least urbanized region of the world.
- It once was the most urbanized region, but populations are now dispersing.
- None of the above statements (a, b, c) are true.
A: It is the most urbanized region of the world.

Q: Which of the following is not a reason that Pentecostal churches succeed?
- They are meritocracies.
- They are a place for formal dress.
- They emphasize personal discipline.
- They are entertaining.
A: They are a place for formal dress.

Q: The United States has more Christians than any other country in the world. Which country is second?
- China
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Chile
A: Brazil

Q: While Pope Francis shares many of the same sentiments as liberation theologians, he places more emphasis on
- the “fleshy” aspects of compassion
- the theoretical justification for community action
- communal discernment
- the legality of contemplated actions
A: the “fleshy” aspects of compassion

Q: Which group was at the top of the racial/social/religious hierarchy in colonial Latin America?
- creoles
- mestizos
- mulattos
- peninsulares
A: peninsulares

Q: What item is displayed in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City?
- an Aztec mask
- a preserved lily-of-the-valley
- the cloak of Juan Diego
- the bishop’s robe used by Pope Francis
A: the cloak of Juan Diego

Q: According to Global Gospel, the influx of evangelicos in Latin America has
- been a boon for Christianity in general
- led to growth in the Catholic churches but almost eliminated Orthodox churches
- led to membership losses in both Catholic and Protestant churches
- had no noticeable effect on most Christian communities
A: been a boon for Christianity in general

Q: The system of patronato real
- gave local political powers to the pope (to be administered by the bishops)
- gave political leaders control over the local churches
- gave the local churches the option of selecting their own bishops
- divided Latin America into separate Protestant and Catholic territories
A: gave political leaders control over the local churches

Q: Significant populations of indigenous people remain in Latin American today, primarily located in
- coastal regions
- mountainous regions
- Brazil
- Panama and Chile
A: mountainous regions

Q: During the colonial era, the Catholic church generally
- wanted all local churches to follow identical religious practices
- encouraged connections with local pre-Christian religious practices
- differentiated between Rome-directed churches and Spain-directed churches
- required an indigenous priest to serve alongside each European priest
A: encouraged connections with local pre-Christian religious practices

Q: Which event in Europe seemed to ignite the desire for independence in Latin America?
- the World’s Fair of 1800
- the War of 1812
- Napoleon’s invasion of the Iberian peninsula in 1807
- the death of Marie Antoinette during the French Revolution
A: Napoleon’s invasion of the Iberian peninsula in 1807

Q: Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, who is known as the “Father of Mexico,” was
- a peasant farmer
- an ambassador from the Vatican
- the husband of a devout Spanish woman
- a parish priest
A: a parish priest

Q: During the nineteenth century, after achieving independence, the governments of Latin American countries generally
- were pro-Catholic church
- were anti-Catholic church
- fluctuated between pro-Catholic and anti-Catholic political leadership
- were collection agencies for the Catholic church with minimal political power themselves
A: fluctuated between pro-Catholic and anti-Catholic political leadership