Central America Government, Economy, Culture

What steps have Central American countries taken to improve their economy?

• Most Central American countries have democracy.

• Increase global trade with Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA).

• Maquiladoras produce objects for free, increasing ecotourism.

• Create tourism that is not sustainable.

Which country is NOT apart of Central America?

• Mexico

• Honduras

• Venezuela

• Panama

Belize is the ONLY Central American country that has English as its official language.

• True

• False

Service Industries...

• sells food.

• sells dolls.

• sells services.

• sells shoes.

Subsistence Farming often causes children to miss school to help with crops.

• True

• False

Define artisans.

• People who cook cultural meals.

• People who are skilled at making things with their hands.

• Men who build houses.

• Children who sell art.

Which countries are located in Central America?

• Guatemala

• Honduras

• Venezuela

• El Salvador

Select all popular music genres in Central America that the book lists.

• Pop music.

• Calypso

• Rhythm and Blues

• Classical

Central America is located directly between which landmasses?

• The United States and Mexico

• Mexico and Canada

• South America and the United States

• Mexico and South America

Select which populations make up the Mestizo ancestry.

• African

• Spanish

• Native people of Central America (Indians)

• Americans