3.02 Where is Central America?

Belize shares a border with Mexico.

• True

• False

The island of Cuba is substantially larger than the island of Jamaica.

• True

• False

The colossal heads are the most recognized symbol of the Mayan culture

• True

• False

What country is an isthmus linking Central and South America?

• Honduras

• Guatemala

• Panama

• Puerto Rico

Which island is east of the Dominican Republic?

• Cuba

• Puerto Rico

• Haiti

• Jamaica

What civilization is considered the mother-culture of pre-Hispanic Mexico?

• Maya

• Olmec

• Aztec

• San Lorenzo

How is Central America impacted by a recession and financial problems in the United States?

• Sale of exports from Central America is reduced

• Fewer opportunities for emigration to the U.S.

• More money will go to Central America instead of the U.S.

• No impact at all

What are the three main sources of income for Cuba?

• tobacco, health care, cigars

• bananas, coffee, and tobacco

• tobacco, tourism, and sugar

• molasses, tourism, and sugar

Read the following quote from a letter written by Hernan Cortes to King Charles V in 1520. “I will say no more than that the manners of the people, as shown in their intercourse with one another, are marked by as great an attention to the proprieties of life as in Spain, and good order is equally well observed; and considering that they are barbarous people, without the knowledge of God, having no intercourse with civilized nations, these traits of character are worthy of admiration.” From this quote, what can you infer about the impression of the people Cortes has met?

• They are mainly barbarous, but otherwise nice.

• They have no knowledge of God, but once they become Christians, they will be civilized.

• They are civilized and similar to the people of Spain.

• They have admirable traits, but are mainly barbarous.

Which of the following is typically found in a developing nation?

• advanced social programs

• lack of industrialization

• highly diversified economy

• strong technological base