Central American Culture Quiz

What is a cultural hearth?

• A traditional dance from Central America.

• The heartland or place of origin of a major culture.

• A type of music developed in Jamaica.

• A historical period in Central American history.

What was the name adopted by Central America when it declared independence from Mexico?

• The Maya Civilization.

• The Spanish Conquest.

• The United Provinces of Central America.

• The Caribbean Union.

What is the Panama Canal?

• A cultural festival in Central America.

• A shipping canal that cuts across Central America, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

• A music genre developed in Trinidad.

• A historical treaty between Central American countries.

What is calypso music?

• A type of food popular in Central America.

• A dance style from the Caribbean.

• Music, originally from Trinidad, that combines musical elements from Africa, Spain, and the United States.

• A historical event that took place in Jamaica.

What is reggae music?

• A traditional costume worn during festivals in Central America.

• A type of food that originated in Jamaica.

• A music genre that originated in the United States.

• Music developed in Jamaica in the 1960s.

What is an informal economy?

• A government-regulated sector with high wages.

• Jobs without benefits, such as street vending and shining shoes, that provide people with a small income.

• The official economic system of Central America.

• A type of economy that only deals with cultural products.

Who were the original inhabitants of the Caribbean islands?

• The Spanish

• The Taino

• The Africans

• The French

By the 1800s, which European countries had claimed islands in the Caribbean?

• Spanish, French, and British

• Spanish, French, British, Dutch, and Danish

• French, British, and Dutch

• Spanish, British, and Portuguese

What was the main cause of death for many Taino people?

• War

• Natural disasters

• Disease and mistreatment

• Famine

What rebellion did Toussaint L'Ouverture lead?

• The Spanish-American War

• The slave rebellion in Haiti

• The independence movement in Cuba

• The French Revolution