History
What year did Belize gain independence?
1891
What is the capital of Belize?
Belmopan
What is the motto on Belize's coat of arms?
Sub Umbra Floreo
What is Belize's national animal?
Tapir
What popular Belizean breakfast food is made from fried dough?
Fry Jack
What was Belize called before independence?
British Honduras
What is the largest city in Belize?
Belize City
What does Belize's motto Sub Umbra Floreo mean?
“Under the shade I flourish.”
What large cat is found in Belize's forests?
Jaguar
What traditional Garifuna dish is made with mashed plantains and fish?
Hudut
What political party did George Price help establish?
People’s United Party (PUP)
Where is the Great Blue Hole located?
Lighthouse Reef Atoll
What are the six districts of Belize?
Belize, Cayo, Corozal, Orange Walk, Stann Creek, and Toledo
What large marine mammal can be found in Belize?
Manatee
What type of food is often used to make salbutes?
Fried corn tortilla
Which country ruled British Honduras before independence?
Great Britain
In which district is Lamanai located?
Orange Walk District
What ancient Maya city in Belize once had a population estimated in the tens of thousands?
Caracol
What species of monkey is known for its loud calls in Belize?
Howler Monkey
What Garifuna cultural celebration is held annually in November?
Garifuna Settlement Day
What 1859 treaty established the boundary between British Honduras and Guatemala?
Anglo-Guatemalan Treaty
What is the largest island in Belize?
Ambergris Caye / San Pedro
What is Belize's highest point?
Doyle's Delight
What bird is going extinct? This bird has beautiful red feathers?
Scarlet Macaw
Name Two types of Maya Ethnic group.
Mopan maya/ Kekchi Maya/ Yucatec Maya