Vocabulary
A(n) ______ is a narrow strip of land that connects two larger land areas.
Isthmus
What are major crops in Central America?
Fruits
Who built the cities and temples in central america during 250 AD to 900 AD?
The Maya
When did Christopher Columbus first sail into the Caribbean sea?
1492
An archipelago means ______.
A large group of islands
Question 2: The regions called ____________________ is actually the southern part of part of ____________________?
Central America, North America
What languages do people speak in Central America?
Native Indian, Spanish, English
When did Cuba gain independence?
1902
A(n) ______ is a moist, high elevation tropical forest where low clouds are common.
Cloud forest
What are the 7 countries that make up Central America?
Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
What is the most common religion in Central American and The Caribbean?
Roman Catholic/Christianity
Former French and Spanish territories have large numbers of what religion?
Catholics
Ecotourism means _______.
The practice of using an area’s natural environment to attract tourists
What are the largest four Caribbean islands?
Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, and Puerto Rico
What are some traditional foods in Central America?
Corn, Hot Cocoa
What is the most popular celebration in the Caribbean Islands?
Carnival
A(n) ______ is a conflict between two or more groups within a country.
Civil war
What is the weather of Central America and the Caribbean islands?
Sunny and Warm
What is the most populated country in Central America?
Guatemala
Many Puerto Ricians have moved to the U.S. for what reason?
Better paying jobs