Geography
What continent do Central America & the Caribbean Islands belong to?
North America
What famous movie from 1993 filmed many of its jungle scenes in Costa Rica?
Jurassic Park
Name any 2 of the types of music we discussed that was invented in the Caribbean Islands
Reggae, Calypso, Steel Drum, & Merengue
The most famous reggae singer of all time, born in Jamaica, is __________
Bob Marley
What is the most common language in Central America?
Spanish
A large collection of islands, like the Caribbean Islands, is called a ___________
Archipelago
In which Central American country is one of the world's oldest clocks located?
Honduras
What are AT LEAST two problems that have plagued Haiti?
-Corruption
-Natural Disasters like tsunamis, hurricanes, and earthquakes (2010 Earthquake)
-Gang & Criminal Groups
-The assassination of the President in 2021
-Rebuilding from natural disasters
_____________ would overthrow the government of Cuba in 1959, becoming its communist leader from 1959 to 2008
Why is it hot & humid in much of Central America & the Caribbean Islands?
It is close to the Equator
What is a cloud forest?
A forest or jungle so high in the mountains, that the fog & clouds make it look like it is reaching into the sky
A spice grown in large quantities in Guatemala, common in Central American & Indian food, is ____________
Cardamom
Why did Christopher Columbus call the people he encountered in the Caribbean "Indians"?
The former slave in Haiti would lead the country to independence was ___________
Toussaint Louverture
What ancient group influenced much of Central America's history?
The Mayans
A narrow strip of land that connects two areas together, like Central America, is called an _______
Isthmus
The agreement between the countries of Central America that helps them trade easier with each other is called ___________
CAFTA
A common dish in the Caribbean Islands, made from leftover parts of a pig, is called ________
Souse
The Cuban soldier known for his famous photograph was ____________
Che Guevara
Why is Belize unique compared to the other countries of Central America?
-English instead of Spanish culture
-Last country to become independent
What are AT LEAST 3 major crops we have talked about that grow in Central America?
Coffee, Bananas, Cotton, Sugarcane, Tropical Fruits (Oranges, Lemons, etc)
Why are Nicaragua & El Salvador some of the most dangerous countries to visit?
They have high crime rates, criminal groups, & are still recovering from recent and devastating civil wars
The capital of the Dominican Republic and the oldest city in the Western Hemisphere is ___________
Santo Domingo
The two groups that were fighting in Nicaragua for control of the country, backed by both the Russians and the United States, were the ________ & _________
Sandinistas & Contras
What two things did the Spanish want from the Native people when they first encountered them?
1. Gold/Precious Metals & Goods
2. The Natives to convert to Christianity