Mexico
Central America
The Caribbean
Historical Figures
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100

Mexico's capital city

Mexico city

100

This Sea borders Central America to the east

The Caribbean Sea

100

This natural disaster has destroyed much of the Caribbean islands 

Hurricanes

100

In 1492 he sailed from Spain, and started the Spanish exploration period

Christopher Columbus

100

This country had the most murders in 2014 

Honduras

200

After Diaz overthrew the election, this began

The Mexican Revolution

200

The only country in Central America that has no military

Costa Rico

200

The poorest country in the Caribbean

Haiti

200

A conquistador who had the Aztec king killed

Hernan Cortes

200

This is a blended language that mixes French, English, and African elements

creole

300

The US gained southwestern parts of the country through this 

Mexican Cession

300

The only country in Central America that has a prime minister and parliament

Belize

300

The number one source on income for the islands

tourism

300

The priest who gave a speech that ignited a revolt against the Spainard colonists

Father Miguel Hidalgo

300

In Cuba, this belief combines Catholic and West African beliefs

Santeria

400
Name one of the two countries that border Mexico to the south

Belize and Guatamala

400

This country links Central America to South America

Panama

400

Fidel Castro led a revolution on this island

Cuba

400

A Mexican artist who was known for his controversial murals

Diego Rivera

400

Spanish born settlers who held the highest rank in society

Peninsulares

500
Mexico's current type of government

Federal republic

500

An early civilization that lived in most Central America

Maya

500

This island is the only Caribbean island that has a democracy

Dominican Republic

500

A former Haitian slave who led Haiti's Independence movement

Toussaint L'ouverture

500

What countries are part of the trade agreement called NAFTA?

USA, Canada, and Mexico

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