Central America & The Caribbean

Why would Central America and the Caribbean be a good place to grow crops?

• It has a lot of minerals.

• It has a lot of energy resources.

• It has rich volcanic soil.

• The climate is cool and dry.

Which of the following is an example of an isthmus?

• Puerto Rico

• Central America

• The Caribbean

• Florida

Hurricanes threaten the Caribbean during which time of year?

• From summer to fall.

• From fall to winter.

• From winter to spring.

• From spring to summer.

How do you know the seasons are changing in this region?

• The trees lose their leaves.

• The temperature changes.

• The birds migrate.

• The amount of rainfall changes.

In the 1500s, ______ conquered and controlled most of Central America.

• the United States

• the French

• the English

• the Spanish

What language is NOT spoken much in the regions of Central American and the Caribbean?

• Native Indian

• Spanish

• French

• English

Which of the countries in Central America has a history of peace?

• Costa Rica

• El Salvador

• Hondouras

• Belize

Who built large pyramids and temples during the early history of Central America?

• The Maya

• The Conquistadors

• The Europeans

• The Inca

The rainforests in this region provide which important export?

• cotton

• coffee

• sugarcane

• timber

Why do people live in poverty in some Central American countries?

• The tourism industry provides most jobs.

• Only a few rich people own most of the land.

• The soil isn't good for farming.

• There are many civil wars in the area.