Define it
archipelago
large group of islands
***Caribbean islands make up a large group of islands***
conflict between two or more groups within a country
civil war
Which island group lies in the Atlantic Ocean southeast of Florida?
Bahamas
What is the official language in most Central American countries?
spanish
***many traditional foods in Central America are the same as Mexico***
When did the United States finish building the Panama Canal?
1914
What day of the week do we have early release for Christmas break?
Tuesday
cloud forest
moist, high-elevation tropical forest with low clouds
***found in highland regions***
self-governing territory associated with another country
commonwealth
***Puerto Rico was a Spanish colony, but today it is a U.S. commonwealth***
Which country gained its independence in 1902?
Cuba
A major export of rain forests in the region is ...
timber
Economic development of the region is limited because it ...
has few energy resources
When is our school Christmas program?
December 15
Havana
capital of Cuba
regional variety of a language
dialect
The poorest country in the Americas (located in the Caribbean) is
Haiti
***ideas of independence in the Americas were sparked by a slave revolt here***
Native foods of Central America include ...
tomatoes, corn, hot peppers
***banana fruit crop is important to the economies***
***United Fruit Company controlled most of the banana production in Central America in early to mid-1900s***
______ marks the change in seasons in most of Central America and the Caribbean
Rainfall
Which middle school student is the Parent's Night Out musical chair champ?
Mary
ecotourism
practice of using an area's natural environment to attract tourists
***Lesser Antilles depend on ecotourism and agriculture for their income***
someone who flees to another country, usually for political or economic reasons
refugee
Two Central American countries with little land for agriculture are ..
Belize and Honduras
Most people in El Salvador live in poverty because ...
few rich people own most of the land
festival held just before the Christian season of Lent
Carnival
What special food option do we have for lunch next Friday?
Chik-fil-a
isthmus
narrow strip of land that connects two larger land areas
organization owned by its members and operated for their mutual benefit
cooperative
Which Central American country has a history of peace and stability?
Costa Rica
Where in Central America do people of African descent most often live?
along the Caribbean coast
Who continued to run the countries of Central America and their economies after independence?
***the people of Central America did NOT appreciate the roles of these people***
wealthy foreign landowners
Who is the reigning connect 4 champ?
Joshua