8.1 questions
What is the Caribbean Sea?
A sea right next to Central America and has many islands on it.
When did the Spanish colonies of Central America declare independence from Spain?
What happened after the European colonized the Caribbean Islands?
The Caribbean Island declared independence.
What is an archipelago?
Large group of islands
When do Mexicans celebrate the "Day of the dead?".
November 1-2
What is Central America's best resources?
It's land and climate.
What is a common religion in Central America?
Roman Catholic
When did Christopher Columbus discover the Caribbean Islands?
1492
What is a refugee?
Where's Haiti?
Haiti is in the western part of Hispaniola.
What major corps are usually grown in Central America?
Coffee, Bananas, Sugarcane, and cotton.
What is the Panama Canal?
It's a canal that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean in Panama.
Is Puerto Rico a commonwealth?
Yes! (A commonwealth is a self-governing territory associated with another country.)
What is an isthmus?
A narrow strip of land that connects two large land areas.
What is the capital of Costa Rica?
San Jose
How many islands does the Bahamas have?
Nearly 700
What crops is Mexico famous / known for?
Tomatoes, hot peppers, and cacao.
What are the languages in the Caribbean?
English, Creole English, Creole French, and Spanish.
What is ecotourism?
The practice of using an area's natural environment to attract tourists.
What is the capital of Panama?
Panama City
What is a volcano in El Salvador?
Santa Ana is a volcano in El Salvador
Spanish Missionaries taught Indians ______________
Catholicism
Why did many Puerto Ricans moved to the US?
For better paying jobs.
What is a cloud forest?
A moist high elevation tropical forest.
Who is Toussaint-L'Ouverture?
He was an army general