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Vocabulary
Mexico
Caribbean
Central America
South America
100
Haitian version of traditional African religious beliefs that are blended with elements of Christianity
voodoo
100
Mexico's poor infrastructure is a major obstacle to continued economic growth -- true or false?
True
100
Which European country did Haiti gain its independence from in 1804?
France
100
Which country built and controlled the Panama Canal until 1999?
United States
100
Name the South American civilization that once ruled the area of what is now Ecuador to Chile.
Inca
200
Spanish conquerors of foreign lands during the colonial era
conquistadores
200
Name two indigenous civilizations from the early history of Mexico.
Aztec & Mayan
200
What is the largest city in the Caribbean?
Santo Domingo, capital of the Dominican Republic
200
Which Central American country has the highest standard living?
Costa Rica
200
What is the primary language spoken in Brazil?
Portugese
300
change of government caused by a group taking control by force
coup
300
What is the majority religion in Mexico?
Roman Catholic
300
Explain the relationship between the United States and Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the United States.
300
What is the most common climate type in Central America?
tropical wet and dry
300
During the colonial era, which two European countries divided South America?
Spain & Portugal
400
self-governing territory associated with another country
commonwealth
400
What is Mexico's second largest city?
Guadalajara
400
Explain why the islands of the Caribbean are called the West Indies.
When he arrived in the Bahamas in 1492, Columbus thought he had landed on islands along the west coast of Asia (India).
400
Name three elements of Central America's cultural heritage.
Catholicism, economic inequality, Spanish-style architecture and town planning, Mestizos are the major ethnic group, Spanish language
400
Name three highland landforms/climates in South America.
Andes, Guiana Highlands, Brazilian Highlands
500
ocean and weather pattern that causes the eastern Pacific Ocean to be colder than normal
La Niña
500
Name three challenges to Mexico's future.
economic inequality, reducing crime, improving infrastructure
500
Explain language patterns in the Caribbean, and based on these patterns name four languages spoken in the region.
Based on colonial history (Spanish, English, French, Dutch, creole)
500
Name the seven countries of Central America.
Belize, Honduras, Guatamela, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, El Salvador
500
Name three current problems in South America.
poverty, deforestation, border disputes, terrorism, and political corruption, drugs & crime