Geography
History
Government
Economy
Culture
100
1. Where do most Central Americans live?
Rural areas because of agricultural industry (farming)
100
Who did the United States place economic sanctions against?
Cuba
100
1. Which nation(s) is/are unlimited in Central America?
Cuba
100
1. What are the two main economic activities (industries) in Central America and the Caribbean?
Tourism (because of the weather and geography) and agriculture (cash crops)
100
1. Explain why Central America is considered a culture region.
Just like in North America, Central America is considered a culture region because all the countries in this region share a similar history (colonization by European powers)
200
1. Why is the Panama Canal so important?
It increased trade among countries all over the world
200
Why did the United States place economic sanctions against Cuba?
because they became communist
200
Explain Rule by One:
Dictatorship, government is unlimited, example is Cuba
200
1. Define the term cash crop and give at least 2 examples of cash crops found in Central America and the Caribbean.
Farming on a large scale for sale/profit such as with bananas and coffee beans.
200
What is a culture region?
An area that shares similar culture traits, often due to a shared history.
300
1. Why might a country like Guatemala have trouble controlling its borders?
It is difficult because there are so many nations surrounding it and not as much water(geographic barrier)
300
Explain how the Spanish influenced Central America.
Brought Christianity (Catholicism), brought their language (Spanish), and introduced Africans to the region as slaves
300
Explain Rule by Few:
Oligarchy, government is unlimited
300
1. Which factor of production is MOST missing in Haiti? How does this affect the economy?
The lack of capital (money) leaves Haiti in poverty
300
1. How has cultural diffusion changed traditional culture traits in Central America and the Caribbean?
The spread of cultures from people such as the Spanish and French has caused language to change from the language of the native Central Americans (Mayan) to that of the colonizing groups (many European languages such as Spanish, French, and English).
400
1. What are the effects of earthquakes?
Landslides, fires, and property damage
400
Explain how the French influenced Central America.
The French settled Haiti
400
Explain Rule by Many:
The people of a nation are in control of the government, the government is limited, ex: US
400
1. Who makes most of the economic decisions in a command economy?
The government/leader
400
What does "indigenous" mean?
originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native
500
1. How do many people in Central America and the Caribbean modify their environment to meet their needs?
Cutting down forests to make room for farming
500
Explain how the Africans influenced Central America and the Caribbean.
Blended their culture leading to things such as Calypso music
500
1. What are the differences between a Free Enterprise system and a Communist system?
Free market: people make their own economic choices and can own their own private property and businesses Communism: No private property or privately owned business, government makes all the economic decisions and owns all the factors of production in a society.
500
1. Describe the relationship Haiti has with nations like the United States.
Haiti is dependent on foreign aid (help from other countries)
500
What three European groups colonized Central America and the Caribbean?
Spanish, French and British
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