Read the text in Section 1 and select the correct answer:
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1. When does the history of Barranquilla date back to? a. Pre-Columbian times b. 16th century c. 19th century d. 21st century |
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2. Which Indigenous groups originally inhabited the area? a. Tairona and Caribs b. Aztecs and Mayas c. Incas and Mapuches d. Chibchas and Muisca |
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3. Why was Barranquilla founded by the Spanish? a. To establish a military outpost b. To create a farming community c. To serve as a religious center d. To be a port for trade and commerce |
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4. What fueled the growth and prosperity of
Barranquilla in the 19th century? a. Mining activities b. Oil production c. Sugar and tobacco production d. Textile manufacturing |
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5. Which continents influenced the culture of Barranquilla? a. Asia and Australia b. Europe and Africa c. North America and South America d. Antarctica and Europe |