History
This country gained independence from Spain through revolution and later got into conflict with the U.S
The government of Mexico
What is a federal presidential republic?
This very common sport is played as the national sport of basically every Middle American country
What is fútbol? (or international football, or soccer)
Capital Brasilia: Notable for fútbol and Carnival among other cultural emblems
What is Brazil?
Most common religion in Central America
This ancient empire is notable for their rich indigenous culture and various scientific advancements, like big calendars
What was the Mayan civilization?
Many countries followed this kind of government in Middle America, particularly during the 20th century
What is authoritarianism/dictatorship/totalitarianism?
This common, energetic Spanish dance is usually done with two and involves spins and turn patterns
What is salsa?
Capital Santiago: Notable for its long coastline, bordering Andes Mountains, and cueca dance
What is Chile?
Largest Mesoamerican lake
This ancient empire is notable for diverse language (Nahuatl), as well as rich culture and prominence on hunting and sacrifices
What was the Aztec empire?
Government of Belize (up to 2)
This type of music, originally influenced by African-American influences with a touch of rock and roll, has become popular in Middle America
What is reggae/reggaeton?
Capital Buenos Aires: Notable for fútbol, asado, tango, and natural landscapes
What is Argentina?
First discovered Mesoamerican country
What is Honduras?
This set of European colonists took control of Middle America primarily during the sixteenth century
Who were the Spanish conquistadors?
Many different countries’ governments in Middle America are hampered due to this (ex: Darien Gap)
What is violence and crime?
Anciently, the people of Middle Americans practiced religion of this quality
What is polytheistic?
Capital Caracas: Notable for inflation, orchestral performance, tapestry, and Roman Catholicism
What is Venezuela?
Largest native language in Middle America
What is Quechua?
This civilization was the earliest in the region of Middle America, flourishing around the same time as the Assyrians and Achaemenids
What was the Olmec civilization?
In the initial years of Middle America post-colonialism, this country comprised most of the region
What is the Federal Republic of Central America?
What is astronomy?
Capital Asunción (Ascension): Notable for Guarani influence, family, ñanduti laces, and fútbol
What is Paraguay?
This Central American country has no standing military
What is Costa Rica?