Capitals
This capital city is one of the largest in the world
What is Mexico City
This famous pyramid, El Castillo, is found at this archaeological site
What is Chichén Itzá
This tortilla-based dish is often filled with meat, cheese, or beans in Mexico
What are tacos
This ancient civilization built cities like Tikal
What is the Maya civilization
This language is spoken in all five countries
What is Spanish
This capital sits in a valley surrounded by volcanoes
What is Guatemala City
This lake in Guatemala is considered one of the most beautiful in the world
What is Lake Atitlán
This thick corn tortilla stuffed with cheese or beans is popular in El Salvador
What are pupusas
This year marks independence from Spain for much of Central America
What is 1821
This currency is used in El Salvador instead of its former colón
What is the U.S. dollar
This capital has a long name and is often called “Tegus” for short
What is Tegucigalpa
This large lake contains freshwater sharks
What is Lake Nicaragua
This simple dish of rice and beans is a staple in Nicaragua
What is gallo pinto
This revolutionary movement took power in Nicaragua in 1979
What are the Sandinistas
This crop is one of Guatemala’s most important exports
What is coffee
This capital is the political and economic center of El Salvador
What is San Salvador
This river forms part of the border between Honduras and Nicaragua
What is the Coco River
This traditional dish, often wrapped in banana leaves, is common in Guatemala
What are tamales
This agreement ended El Salvador’s civil war in 1992
What are the Chapultepec Peace Accords
This type of natural disaster is common due to the region’s location on tectonic boundaries
What are earthquakes
This capital lies on the southern shore of Lake Managua
What is Managua
This mountain range runs through much of Central America
What are the Central American Highlands
This flour tortilla dish filled with beans, cheese, and cream is popular in Honduras
What are baleadas
This empire ruled central Mexico before Spanish conquest
What is the Aztec Empire
This ocean borders the west coast of all five countries
What is the Pacific Ocean