Central America

What is the largest fresh water lake in Central America?

• Lake Ulua
• Lake Mangua
• Lake Nicaragua
• Lake Belize

Which service industry thrives in Belize and Guatemala?

• finance
• tourism
• insurance
• health care

When was the Panama Canal built?

• early 1900's
• late 1900's
• mid 1900's
• late 1800's

What does CAFTA-DR create for five Central American countries?

• free-trade zone
• trade barriers
• taxes on imports
• fewer exports

Why are the areas near volcanoes in the Central Highlands densely populated?

• The volcanoes slope directly into the ocean.
• The volcanoes are higher than 12,000 feet.
• The volcanic eruptions are infrequent.
• The volcanic lava produces fertile soil for farming.

In which present day countries of Central America did the Maya live?

• Honduras and Nicaragua
• Guatemala and Belize
• El Salvador and Honduras
• Costa Rica and Panama

Military strongmen who ruled Central American governments

• guerrillas
• caudillos
  

How many vertical climate zones are in Central America?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

A blend of music styles popular in Belize

• heritage
• punta rock
• Kuna
• Semana Santa

Religious festival in Guatemala

• heritage
• punta rock
• Kuna
• Semana Santa