Central America Quiz

Most of the people in Mexico live_________.

• In the city of Mexico City.

• On the Mexican Plateau

• Close to the ocean.

• On the Yucatan Peninsula

The Panama Canal is in the country of ________.

What was one (1) benefit of the Panama Canal?

• It provided a fun way for cruise ships to travel

• It was a place for tourists to swim.

• It was a major time-saving way to get ships from one ocean to another.

• It was made to be a habitat for endangered animals.

_______ is the largest country in Central America.

Almost all Central American countries have an official language of_________.

• English

• Spanish

• Chinese

• Portuguese

The Spanish and Portuguese languages were derived from ________.

How does wind, elevation, and location affect the climate of Central America?

• It does NOT affect the climate.

• It helps to make the climate warm and tropical.

• It makes the climate cold and snowy.

• It helps to make the climate cold all year.

List 3 plants in Central America:

List 3 animals in Central America:

The Aztec and Maya were ancient civilizations who were both skilled_______________.

• Animal trainers

• Farmers

• Swimmers

• Workers