THE CARIBBEAN
Which was the first first Caribbean country to gain its independence?
1804 - Haiti
What Caribbean country is a part of the United States commonwealth?
Puerto Rico
What do the Andes form?
A Cordillera
What is the longest river in Caribbean South America?
The Orinoco River
What colours are in the Korean flag?
Red, white, blue, black
What is one of the main holidays celebrated throughout the Caribbean?
Carnival
Where did Christopher Columbus think he was when he discovered the Caribbean?
The Indies
Where is the highest point in Caribbean South America?
Colombia
What is the plain region between the Andes and the highlands
The llanos
What is the Capital of Cuba?
Havana
Why does Haiti have so many political refugees?
Their corrupt government
Which is the largest and most populated Caribbean country?
Cuba
What happens as you go up in elevation in the Andes?
The temperature drops
How is Hydroelectric power created?
Water
Name four of the Avengers and their real names
Varies
Which European country did not try to take control of the smaller Caribbean Islands?
Spain
How many independent countries are there in the Caribbean?
13
How tall is Angel Falls and where is it located?
979m
Venezuela
What helps make the Caribbean South America a great agricultural region?
Good soil and moderate weather
As of 2018, what is the population of Seoul?
10 million
According to your text, what 5 European countries claimed colonies in the Caribbean?
Spain, England, France, the Dutch (Holland/Netherlands), and the Danes (Denmark)
What are the main languages spoken in the Caribbean?
English, Spanish, French, and hybrid between English, Spanish, French, and an African language
What are the main agricultural and mineral resources of Caribbean South America?
Agriculture: Banana, Coffee, Rice, Sugarcane
Mineral: Coal, Iron ore, Oil
Who discovered Angel Falls?
Jimmie Angel - an American Aviator
Who was the first Korean to win an Olympic medal in figure skating and what year did they win it?
Yuna Kim, 2010