1. Quiz Central America and Caribbean Number 1-11 Do not skip lines Letter answer only.

2. False Mexico’s government is an example of a communist state. (representative democracy)

3. A Spanish army led by Hernán Cortez defeated the Aztec.

4. What is the religion of most Mexicans today? Roman Catholic

5. Mexico was a colony of what European country? Spain

6. Mexico City faces serious air pollution from a mixture of fog and chemicals called smog.

7. The holiday that marks Mexico’s defeat of an invading French army is Cinco de Mayo.

8. Mexico forms part of a land bridge that connects North America and South America.

9. The _ Sea is located between Central America, the West Indies and South America. Caribbean

10. Many Mexican homes are made of sun-dried bricks called adobe.

11. Which valuable Mexican territory was lost to the United States? Texas

12. Tenochtitlán, the site of present-day Mexico City, was built by the Aztecs.

13. False The French (Spanish) influenced the history and culture of Mexico.

14. The Mayan symbols are a form of writing known as hieroglyphics.

15. Central America’s climate is best described as tropical.

16. True Most governments in the West Indies are democratic, but a dictator rules Communist Cuba.

17. The island in the West Indies that is only 90 miles from Florida is Cuba.

18. True Farming and tourism are the major economic activities in the West Indies.

19. The islands of the West Indies are really the tops of mountains.

20. Which Central American country was part of Colombia for decades? Panama

21. False Most governments in the West Indies are democratic, but a dictator rules Communist Haiti. (Cuba)

22. Cuba is one of the world’s leading producers of sugar.

23. The canal located in Central America is in Panama.

24. In Haiti the ancestry of about 95 percent of the population is African.

25. True Tourism is the major economic activity in the West Indies.

26. The Central American country with the largest population is Guatemala.

27. True Cuba’s government is an example of a communist state.

28. Temperatures in the West Indies often remain pleasant because of the winds blowing from the sea.

29. The dictator of communist Cuba is Fidel Castro.

30. The Central American country with one of the highest standards of living in Latin America is Costa Rica.

31. Mexico and Central America Review

32. True or False Mexico’s government is an example of a communist state.

33. True or False Mexico’s government is an example of a communist state. (representative democracy)

34. A Spanish army led by Hernán Cortez defeated the Maya. Aztec. Sioux. Olmec.

35. A Spanish army led by Hernán Cortez defeated the Maya. Aztec. Sioux. Olmec.

36. What is the religion of most Mexicans today? Islam Protestantism Judaism Roman Catholic

37. What is the religion of most Mexicans today? Islam Protestantism Judaism Roman Catholic

38. Mexico was a colony of what European country? England France Portugal Spain

39. Mexico was a colony of what European country? England France Portugal Spain

40. Mexico City faces serious air pollution from a mixture of fog and chemicals called acid rain. smog. ozone. obsidian.

41. Mexico City faces serious air pollution from a mixture of fog and chemicals called acid rain. smog. ozone. obsidian.

42. The holiday that marks Mexico’s defeat of an invading French army is Cinco de Mayo. Day of the Dead. Independence Day. Octavio Paz.

43. The holiday that marks Mexico’s defeat of an invading French army is Cinco de Mayo. Day of the Dead. Independence Day. Octavio Paz.

44. Mexico forms part of a land bridge that connects North America and Africa. Asia. South America. Australia.

45. Mexico forms part of a land bridge that connects North America and Africa. Asia. South America. Australia.

46. The _ Sea is located between Central America, the West Indies and South America. Caribbean Black Mediterranean Caspian

47. The _ Sea is located between Central America, the West Indies and South America. Caribbean Black Mediterranean Caspian

48. Many Mexican homes are made of sun-dried bricks called plaza. tile. mestizos. adobe.

49. Many Mexican homes are made of sun-dried bricks called plaza. tile. mestizos. adobe.

50. Which valuable Mexican territory was lost to the United States? Louisiana Texas Monterrey Baja Mexico

51. Which valuable Mexican territory was lost to the United States? Louisiana Texas Monterrey Baja Mexico

52. Tenochtitlán, the site of present-day Mexico City, was built by the Mayans. Olmec. Spanish. Aztecs.

53. Tenochtitlán, the site of present-day Mexico City, was built by the Mayans. Olmec. Spanish. Aztecs.

54. True or False The French influenced the history and culture of Mexico.

55. True or False The French (Spanish) influenced the history and culture of Mexico.

56. The Mayan symbols are a form of writing known as murals. vaqueros. hieroglyphics. maquiladoras.

57. The Mayan symbols are a form of writing known as murals. vaqueros. hieroglyphics. maquiladoras.

58. Central America’s climate is best described as arctic. equatorial. tropical. tundra.

59. Central America’s climate is best described as arctic. equatorial. tropical. tundra.

60. True or False Most governments in the West Indies are democratic, but a dictator rules Communist Cuba.

61. True or False Most governments in the West Indies are democratic, but a dictator rules Communist Cuba.

62. The island in the West Indies that is only 90 miles from Florida is Cuba. Haiti. Puerto Rico. Jamaica.

63. The island in the West Indies that is only 90 miles from Florida is Cuba. Haiti. Puerto Rico. Jamaica.

64. True or False Farming and tourism are the major economic activities in the West Indies.

65. True or False Farming and tourism are the major economic activities in the West Indies.

66. The islands of the West Indies are really coral reefs. sand bars. the tops of mountains. the tops of continents.

67. The islands of the West Indies are really coral reefs. sand bars. the tops of mountains. the tops of continents.

68. Which Central American country was part of Colombia for decades? Panama Honduras Belize Guatemala

69. Which Central American country was part of Colombia for decades? Panama Honduras Belize Guatemala

70. True or False Most governments in the West Indies are democratic, but a dictator rules Communist Haiti.

71. True or False Most governments in the West Indies are democratic, but a dictator rules Communist Haiti. (Cuba)

72. Cuba is one of the world’s leading producers of bauxite. chemicals. oil. sugar.

73. Cuba is one of the world’s leading producers of bauxite. chemicals. oil. sugar.

74. The canal located in Central America is in Costa Rica. Panama. Honduras. El Salvador.

75. The canal located in Central America is in Costa Rica. Panama. Honduras. El Salvador.

76. In Haiti the ancestry of about 95 percent of the population is Native American. African. Asian. Spanish.

77. In Haiti the ancestry of about 95 percent of the population is Native American. African. Asian. Spanish.

78. True or False Tourism is the major economic activity in the West Indies.

79. True or False Tourism is the major economic activity in the West Indies.

80. The Central American country with the largest population is Nicaragua. Panama. Guatemala. Honduras.

81. The Central American country with the largest population is Nicaragua. Panama. Guatemala. Honduras.

82. True or False Cuba’s government is an example of a communist state.

83. True or False Cuba’s government is an example of a communist state.

84. Temperatures in the West Indies often remain pleasant because of the elevation. winds blowing from the sea. tides. abundant rainfall.

85. Temperatures in the West Indies often remain pleasant because of the elevation. winds blowing from the sea. tides. abundant rainfall.

86. The dictator of communist Cuba is Francois-Toussaint-Louverture. Idi Amin. Pancho Villa. Fidel Castro.

87. The dictator of communist Cuba is Francois-Toussaint- Louverture. Idi Amin. Poncho Villa. Fidel Castro.

88. The Central American country with one of the highest standards of living in Latin America is Guatemala. Panama. Costa Rica. El Salvador.

89. The Central American country with one of the highest standards of living in Latin America is Guatemala. Panama. Costa Rica. El Salvador.

90. Quiz Countries of Central America Number 1-11 Do not skip lines Letter answer only. Update March 2008

91. 1. A Spanish army led by Hernán Cortez defeated the Maya. Sioux. Aztec. Olmec.

92. 2. What is the religion of most Mexicans today? Roman Catholic Islam Protestantism Judaism

93. 3. The holiday that marks Mexico’s defeat of an invading French army is Day of the Dead. Independence Day. Octavio Paz. Cinco de Mayo.

94. 4. Many Mexican homes are made of sun-dried bricks called plaza. adobe. tile. mestizos.

95. 5. Central America’s climate is best described as arctic. equatorial. tundra. tropical.

96. 6. The island in the West Indies that is only 90 miles from Florida is Haiti. Cuba. Puerto Rico. Jamaica.

97. 7. Which Central American country was part of Colombia for decades? Panama Honduras Belize Guatemala

98. 8. In Haiti the ancestry of about 95 percent of the population is Native American. Asian. Spanish. African.

99. 9. The Central American country with the largest population is Guatemala. Nicaragua. Panama. Honduras.

100. 10. The dictator of communist Cuba is Francois-Toussaint- Louverture. Idi Amin. Fidel Castro. Poncho Villa.

101. 11. The Central American country with one of the highest standards of living in Latin America is Guatemala. Panama. Costa Rica. El Salvador.

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