Central America
This country has a canal running through it to connect the 2 oceans
What is Panama
Which European country colonized most of central America?
Spain
People who are mixed European and African American descent are called what?
What is Mestizos
Which country did Panama belong to until 1903?
What is Columbia
What is the Capital of Cuba?
What is Havana
What empire (group of people) occupied the Southern Mexico/Central America region?
What is Mayan Empire
This is a feast and celebration before Lent begins. It is celebrated in early spring and is a combination of Catholic and West African beliefs.
What is Carnival
A narrow strip of land that connects 2 larger land areas
What is Isthmus
What 2 groups of people were enslaved?
What is Native Americans and Africans
during what months is it Hurricane Season?
What is June-November
What is the most peaceful country in Central Am? It is a democracy and doesn't have an army!
What is Costa Rica
What 2 bodies of water are separated by the caribbean islands
What is Atlantic and Caribbean Sea
types of natural disasters that occur in this region
What are earthquakes, volcanoes and hurricanes
Name 3 of the most popular resources throughout Central America and the Caribbean Islands
What is Land, Climate, Tourism, Agriculture (bananas, coffee)
What country in Central America speaks English?
What is Belize
Name the 7 countries that make up Central America
What is Belize Guatamala Honduras El Salvador Nicaragua Costa Rica and Panama
Which country was the first to declare its independence?
What is Haiti
Large group of islands (such as the caribbean islands)
What is Archipelago
What country claimed most of the countries of Central America and the Caribbean?
What is Spain
What country is the most densely populated in Central Am?
What is Guatemala
Name the countries to the North and South of Central America
What is Mexico and Columbia
What type of government does Cuba have?
What is Communism
This is a conflict between 2 or more groups within their own country
What is Civil War
This is a self-governing territory associated with another country...such as Puerto Rico
What is Commonwealth
He was born a slave and lead the slave revolt in Haiti
What is Toussaint L'Ouverture