Central America Quiz

Which countries are included in the most common definition of Central America?

• Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela

• Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama

• Mexico, Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama

• Colombia, Venezuela, Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama

Which ancient civilization thrived in Central America?

• Maya civilization

• Olmec civilization

• Inca civilization

• Aztec civilization

Who is credited as the conqueror of much of Central America?

• Christopher Columbus

• Pedro de Alvarado

• Simon Bolivar

• Ferdinand de Lesseps

When did the Act of Independence for Central America get signed?

Which country had a long-standing territorial dispute with Belize?

• Guatemala

• Colombia

• Mexico

• Honduras

When did Panama gain independence from Spain?

Who took over the construction of the Panama Canal after the French failed?

• Colombia

• Spain

• Mexico

• United States

When did the United States recognize the independent country of Panama?

What is the name of the organization that works towards Central American integration?

• Central American Integration System

• Central American Parliament

• Central American Court of Justice

• Central American Union

What are some of the challenges faced by Central America today?

• Poverty, social injustice, and violence

• Lack of natural resources

• Political instability

• Lack of education