Countries & CapitalsName
What is the capital of Ecuador?
Quito
What is the name of the 66-mile region of swamp and rainforest between North & South America?
Darien Gap
Which country owns the Galapagos Islands?
Ecuador
Which Tropical North country has the largest oil reserves in the world?
Venezuela
Who was known as “The Liberator”?
Simón Bolívar
Name the five countries in the Tropical North.
Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname
What major natural feature in Venezuela is 20 times taller than Niagara Falls?
Angel Falls
Who studied the Galapagos and developed the theory of evolution?
Charles Darwin
Name one other valuable resource found in the Tropical North besides oil.
Gold, silver, diamonds, or emeralds
What was Gran Colombia?
A republic that united Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama
What country owns French Guiana?
France
Why are rivers so important in the Tropical North?
Because dense jungles and mountains make roads hard to build
What is the title of Darwin’s famous book about evolution?
On the Origin of Species
Why is Venezuela important to the global oil market?
It’s one of the world’s top oil producers
Why did Gran Colombia break apart?
Political differences after Bolívar’s death
What is the capital of Guyana?
Georgetown
What two oceans surround South America?
Atlantic and Pacific
Why are the Galapagos Islands home to unusual animals?
Because of their isolation
What are fossil fuels?
Natural fuels like coal, oil, and gas made from ancient remains
What European empire controlled much of the Tropical North before independence?
The Spanish Empire
Which Tropical North country has two capitals—La Paz and Sucre?
Trick question—Bolivia (not in Tropical North)
What sea lies north of the Tropical North region?
Caribbean Sea
What is evolution?
The theory that living things developed from earlier forms over time
How do natural resources influence global trade in the region?
They attract foreign investment and shape the economy
What leadership role did Bolívar hold in Gran Colombia?
He served as its president