Geography
Central America
Caribbean Islands
Important People
Miscellaneous
100

What continent do Central America & the Caribbean Islands belong to?

North America

100

What famous movie from 1993 filmed many of its jungle scenes in Costa Rica? 

Jurassic Park

100

Name any 2 of the types of music we discussed that was invented in the Caribbean Islands

Reggae, Calypso, Steel Drum, & Merengue 

100

The most famous reggae singer of all time, born in Jamaica, is __________

Bob Marley

100

What is the most common language in Central America?

Spanish

200

A large collection of islands, like the Caribbean Islands, is called a ___________

Archipelago 

200

In which Central American country is one of the world's oldest clocks located?

Honduras 

200

What are AT LEAST two problems that have plagued Haiti?

-Corruption

-Natural Disasters like tsunamis, hurricanes, and earthquakes (2010 Earthquake)

-Gang & Criminal Groups

-The assassination of the President in 2021

-Rebuilding from natural disasters

200

_____________ would overthrow the government of Cuba in 1959, becoming its communist leader from 1959 to 2008

Fidel Castro
200

Why is it hot & humid in much of Central America & the Caribbean Islands? 

It is close to the Equator

300

What is a cloud forest?

A forest or jungle so high in the mountains, that the fog & clouds make it look like it is reaching into the sky

300

A spice grown in large quantities in Guatemala, common in Central American & Indian food, is ____________

Cardamom 

300

Why did Christopher Columbus call the people he encountered in the Caribbean "Indians"?

He believed that he landed in India
300

The former slave in Haiti would lead the country to independence was ___________

Toussaint Louverture 

300

What ancient group influenced much of Central America's history?

The Mayans

400

A narrow strip of land that connects two areas together, like Central America, is called an _______

Isthmus 

400

The agreement between the countries of Central America that helps them trade easier with each other is called ___________

CAFTA

400

A common dish in the Caribbean Islands, made from leftover parts of a pig, is called ________

Souse

400

The Cuban soldier known for his famous photograph was ____________

Che Guevara

400

Why is Belize unique compared to the other countries of Central America?

-English instead of Spanish culture

-Last country to become independent

500

What are AT LEAST 3 major crops we have talked about that grow in Central America?

Coffee, Bananas, Cotton, Sugarcane, Tropical Fruits (Oranges, Lemons, etc)

500

Why are Nicaragua & El Salvador some of the most dangerous countries to visit?

They have high crime rates, criminal groups, & are still recovering from recent and devastating civil wars

500

The capital of the Dominican Republic and the oldest city in the Western Hemisphere is ___________

Santo Domingo 

500

The two groups that were fighting in Nicaragua for control of the country, backed by both the Russians and the United States, were the ________ & _________

Sandinistas & Contras 

500

What two things did the Spanish want from the Native people when they first encountered them?

1. Gold/Precious Metals & Goods

2. The Natives to convert to Christianity 

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