The rest of South America
Which of the following countries is in the Central Andes?
A) Peru
B) Morocco
C) Mexico
A) Peru
Which of the following countries ARE in MAINLAND Central America?
A) Panama
B) Cuba
C) Aruba
A) Panama
Spanish and Portuguese
True or false: The Maya no longer exist as a people.
False
The Caribbean is between what two continents?
North and South America
The Andes are a...
A) River system
B) Jungle
C) Mountain range
C) Mountain range
Which country is NOT in Central America?
A) Belize
B) Honduras
C) Colombia
C) Colombia
What does indigenous mean?
Being there before anyone else - The first people to live in a place.
True or false: The Maya never built any cities.
False
True or False: The Caribbean is mostly made up of islands.
True
What language is mostly spoken in Brazil?
Portuguese
What language is mostly spoken in this region?
Spanish
What does sustainable mean?
Used wisely or able to be used again.
Which of the following modern countries did the Maya live in?
A) Guatemala
B) Colombia
C) Egypt
A) Guatemala
Which of the following is a country in the Caribbean?
A) Cuba
B) Guyana
C) Philippines
A) Cuba
What is the nickname for the Amazon rainforest?
The lungs of the world.
What is the largest city in this region?
Mexico City
What are cultural practices?
The behavior shared by a group - The way they do things and the way they make things.
Which of the following did the Mayans invent
A) Mashed Potatoes
B) Chewing Gum
C) Glasses
B) Chewing Gum
Which of the following is NOT a country in the Caribbean?
A) Jamaica
B) Bahamas
C) Bermuda
C) Bermuda (isn't in the Caribbean and also isn't a country).
Why is the Southern Cone called the Southern Cone?
Because it is shaped like a cone.
Is it possible to drive from North America to South America through Central America?
It is not possible because of the Darian gap.
What is an isthmus?
A small piece of land connecting two bigger pieces of land.
True or false: The Maya people all have the same language.
False - There are more than 30 Mayan languages.
What best describes the climate of the Caribbean?
A) Desert
B) Tropical
C) Arctic
B) Tropical