Unit 6: Central America Review

Cuba has a _______________ style of government, which means ______________ holds all of the power.

• Constitutional monarchy; the king

• Theocracy; a religious leader

• Representative democracy; the president

• Communist; one party

Which of the following introduced a limited government to North America?

• Nafta

• A history of British colonization

• Interdependence

• Culture diversity

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an unlimited government?

• Citizens elect representatives

• The government has all of the power

• Elections are usually corrupt

• Freedom of press, religion, and speech are denied

Life in Haiti is often very difficult due to a lack of jobs and resources. This is best explained as

• Interdependence

• Transportation Barrier

• Pull factors

• Push factors

Which of the following speakers is most likely from Cuba?

• Speaker A: My leader does not allow his citizens to practice Judaism or Christianity.

• Speaker B: My government is limited by a constitution that protects my rights.

• Speaker C: I was not allowed to vote for any of the leaders in my government.

• Speaker D: I disagree with my leader and am going to a protest to voice my opinion.

Which of the following is most likely a subsistence farmer?

• Jun raises cattle so that she can sell meat to the meat market.

• Mario grows enough cabbage to make money at the local market

• Shanda makes great money off the crops she produces each year

• Sylvia is just able to grow enough food to feed her family each day

What would be the best title for the following list? Education, Economy, Government, and Religion.

• Institutions

• Industries

• Interdependence

• Economic Indicator

Underdeveloped nations such as Haiti typically have many pull factors.

• True

• False

The ___________ in Central America is a narrow strip of land through which the _________ was built to connect the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean.

• Isthmus,Panama Canal

• Archipelago,Rio Grande

• Rocky Mountains, Grand Canyon

• Amazon River, Appalachian Mountains

Deserts and arid climate negatively affect the economy of a region.

• True

• False