Central America and the Caribbean- Chapter 8 Lesson 2

Most of Central America was colonized by

• the Netherlands

• France

• Spain

• Great Britain

What effect did colonization have on the Native American population?

• It gave them great wealth.

• It nearly wiped out the Native American population.

• It brought them improved living conditions.

• It allowed them to prosper through trade.

Where is most of the population of Central America located?

• along the coasts

• in agricultural areas

• near natural resources

• in highland cities and towns

What causes population pressure?

• limited space and large populations that grow quickly

• an abundance of resources for the given population

• a single primate city instead of many

• civil wars and instability

Which of the following best describes how the population in Central America changed in the 1900s?

• It doubled in size.

• It decreased due to outmigration.

• It quadrupled in size.

• It resulted in less population pressure.

Most people in the Caribbean live

• near capital cities or major ports.

• in the mountains.

• along the coastlines.

• on the leeward side of islands.

A local form of a language used in a particular place by a certain group is

• culture.

• a dialect.

• a primary language.

• a second language.

Which of the following terms describes a family structure headed by a woman?

• patriarchal

• matriachal

• nuclear

• extended

What is the difference between latifundia and minifundia?

• Latifundia are large farms, and minifundia are small plots of land.

• Latifundia are worked by campesinos, and minifundia are run by corporations.

• Latifundia depend on labor, and minifundia depend on highly mechanized operations.

• Latifundia distribute land evenly among campesinos, and minifundia do not.

An industry which employs workers from their home is known as

• a campesino industry.

• a developing industry.

• a home-based industry.

• a cottage industry.