Central America & the Caribbean Quiz

Which term describes a group that has lived in an area since before it was taken over by outsiders?

• indigenous people

• foreign immigrants

• plural society

• political refugees

An isthmus is:

• wide section of land

• an island

• narrow strip of land between two larger land areas surrounded by water

• a Mayan holiday

The Panama Canal is:

• large fishing zone
• located in Guatemala
• a major shipping and transportation route
• closed

Most of the people of Central America speak:

• English
• Spanish
• Caribbean
• British

What is the fastest-growing part of the Caribbean's economy?

• Mining

• Agriculture

• Tourism

• Fishing

What are some of the effects of deforestation? (pick two)

• soil erosion

• loss of habitats

• more tourism

• drought

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

• Native Indian

• Spanish

• French

• English

What is an archipelago?

• a large group of islands.

• a thin strip of land connecting two large landmasses.

• a small group of islands.

• land surrounded on three sides by water.

Someone who flees to another country, usually for political reasons is called

• a conquistador

• a dictator

• a refugee

• an immigration worker

The practice of using an area’s natural environment to attract tourists is called:

• cooperative

• ecotourism

• civil war

• commonwealth