Panama Jeopardy

Location/ population

100

True or False: (no stealing) As of 2020, Panama’s population is above 4 million.

True, Panama’s population is 4.315 million. 

300

Which direction is Panama from Costa Rica? (NE, NW, S, N)

NorthWest

500

Does the Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, or the Atlantic Ocean border Panama?

Pacific Ocean

Symbols

100

True or False: (no stealing) the colors of Panama’s flag are verde, blanco, y azul.

False: They are verde, blanco, y rojo.

300

What animal appears in the flag?

Eagle

500

How many stars are on the flag?

10

History

100

True or false: (no stealing) Panama has a representative democracy. 

True, there are 3 branches: legislative, executive, judicial 

300

Around how long was Panama a colony of the Spanish Empire? (100, 300, 500 years)

300

500

In what year did Panama become a part of Colombia? (1800, 1821, 1863)

1821

Differences from the U.S.

100

True or false: Panama does not have highways, they are considered big, paved roads. 

True. 

300

Which restaurant type is not in Panama? Fast food, buffets, dine-in. 

Buffets are not in Panama. 

500

Which type of stores are not in Panama? $1 stores, malls, thrift stores. 

There are no $1 stores. 

Random

100

Which of the following is not a common food in Panama? Rice and beans, lobster, tamales, quesadillas.

Quesadillas are not. Some other traditional foods include fried yucca and shredded meat.

300

Where does Panama get 80% of its income? Stores, restaurants, service sector, campaigns. 

Service sectors. 

500

José María Velasco, Dr. Atl, and Diego Rivera are all famous for (being doctors, painters, musicians, directors, or chefs)

They are all painters!