Our Government
Economics
Geography - North and South America
Our Culture and Heritage
Geography, Part 2
100

A government is...

What is a system or group of people that makes rules and decisions for a country?

100

Production is...

The process of making goods or providing services.

100

The ocean that the Caribbean, North and South America can be found in/bordering is....

What is the Atlantic Ocean?

100

Culture is...

What is the way of life of a group of people, including traditions, language, food, and beliefs.

100

Weather is...

The condition of the atmosphere at a particular time and place.

200

Name the three branches of government. 

What is Executive, Legislative, and Judicial/Judiciary?

200

Goods are...

Physical items people buy or use.

200

The Caribbean is usually grouped with this continent?

What is North America?

200

Heritage is....

What is traditions, customs, and history passed down from previous generations.

200

Climate is...

The average weather conditions of an area over a long period of time.

300

The branch is responsible for making laws is

What is legislative?
300
Trade is....

The buying, selling, or exchanging of goods and services.

300

Name three countries in South America.

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela

300

Give one example of how Caymanians preserve their traditions.

Through festivals, storytelling, traditional crafts, music, or cultural celebrations.

300

Name one weather instrument and what it measures.

  • Thermometer – temperature
  • Rain gauge – rainfall
  • Anemometer – wind speed
  • Barometer – air pressure
400
The difference between an independent government and a dependent government. 

An independent government governs itself; a dependent government is controlled or overseen by another country.

400

The difference between imports and exports is...

Imports are goods brought into a country; exports are goods sent to other countries.

400

The largest rainforest in the world that is found in South America. 

What is the Amazon rainforest

400

Why is it important to learn about cultural similarities and differences?

It helps us understand, respect, and appreciate other people.

400

The three major climate zones are...

What are Tropical, Temperate, and Polar zones. 

500

How has governance in the Cayman Islands changed over time? 

It evolved from colonial administration to greater self-government while remaining a British Overseas Territory.

500

Why is promoting "Brand Cayman" important?

It attracts tourism, investment, and business opportunities while showcasing Cayman’s strengths.

500

Name two major geographical features found in North America.

What is Rocky Mountains/Great Lakes/Mississippi River/Grand Canyon.

500

Name an important figure in Cayman Islands history and explain their contribution.

Who is Bob Soto/Long Celia/John Hubbell/Sir Vassel Johnson
500

Hurricanes often affect Caribbean countries because...

Because the Caribbean is located in a tropical region with warm ocean waters that help hurricanes form and strengthen.