Caribbean Islands
Which country didn't want to colonize on the smaller islands?
Spain
What do most small Caribbean islands rely on to support their economies?
Tourism
What is a cordillera and what's an example of one?
Parallel mountain ranges. The Andes
Why was Cartagena important to the Spanish?
It was a naval base and commercial port
What sports do they like in Colombia? (there's 2)
Soccer and tejo
When did Columbus discover the Caribbean Islands? (what year)
1492
What kind of government does Cuba have?
Communist
What's the longest river in this region?
The Orinoco river
What religion do they practice?
Roman Catholicism
What bad thing is happening in Colombia right now?
Civil War
What year did the slave revolt led by Toussaint-L'Ouverture get Haiti independence?
1804
Which countries are on the island of Hispaniola?
Haiti and the Dominican Republic
Why is the weather warm year-round?
They're near the equator
Why can Colombians be identified by the region they live in?
The rugged physical geography isolates them
Which country did we say has one of the world's highest concentrations of plant and animal species?
Colombia
What's the biggest holiday on the Caribbean islands?
Carnival
Which country is a U.S. Commonwealth?
Puerto Rico
What happens to the temperature when you go up the Andes?
It gets colder, temperature goes down
Who created the ring-toss game "tejo"
The Chibcha
What's the worlds highest waterfall?
Angel Falls
Which two Caribbean Islands have refugees coming to America? (think about which two islands have big problems going on)
Haiti and Cuba
What are the two smallest Caribbean islands?
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Why is Caribbean South America a good place for farming?
It has moderate climates and good soil
What are the guerrillas doing to the farmers in Colombia?
Forcing them off of their land
What are the Llanos?
Plains