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Central America
The Caribbean Islands
100
Land surrounded by water on three sides
What is a peninsula?
100
What type of government does Canada have?
Democratic
100
Who won the 2017 Superbowl?
New England Patriots.
100
Small strip of land that connects two larger land masses.
What is an isthmus?
100
What two industries help the Caribbean Islands' economy?
Tourism and agriculture.
200
What were the three Native America Empires that were centered in Mexico?
Olmec, Aztec, and Mayan
200
What are the two provinces that over 50% of Canada live in?
Quebec and Ontario
200
Did the groundhog see his shadow?
Yes.
200
How are islands formed?
Volcanoes or underwater mountain building.
200
Name two of the main European countries that colonized the Caribbean Islands during the Age of Exploration.
Spain, France, and England
300
What were the 3 Gs that Spanish Conquistadors were concerned with?
God, Glory, and Gold
300
What makes the province of Quebec different from the rest of Canada?
French is their first language
300
What is a store at Kentucky Oaks Mall that is closing in March?
Sears.
300
Area near the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanoes occur.
What is the Ring of Fire?
300
What is the difference between the Greater and the Lesser Antilles?
The Greater Antilles are bigger. The Lesser Antilles are smaller.
400
What bodies of water boarder Mexico?
Gulf of Mexico, Pacific Ocean, and the Caribbean Sea
400
Name some physical features that Canada and the United States share.
St. Lawrence River, Great Lakes, Niagara Falls, Rocky Mountains
400
How many years has it been since the Chicago Cubs won the World Series before winning last year in 2016?
108.
400
What is the only country in Central America not colonized by the Spanish? How is this evident today?
Belize. It is evident today due to their primary language, English.
400
What role did African's play in the history and development of the Caribbean Islands?
They worked on sugar plantations. They also brought their language, religion, and foods.
500
Describe problems that people face living in Mexico City.
Poverty, high crime, overcrowding, pollution/smog
500
Strong connection that people feel toward the region in which they live.
What is regionalism?
500
There have been many protests in North Dakota over what key issue?
Key stone pipe line.
500
How has Civil Wars and fighting impacted the development of Central American countries?
Most Central American countries spent money on war materials rather than developing their economy.
500
Name two countries located in the Caribbean Islands.
Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Cuba
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