geography

Which of the following groups tend to live below the poverty line?

• Households with multiple elderly people

• Households with no elderly people

• Households headed by single women

• Households headed by single men

What type of art did pre-Columbian indigenous artisans NOT produce?

• Glassblowing

• Woodcarving

• Stonework

• Pottery

Which ancient city is home to the Hieroglyphic Stairway?

• Chichen Itza

• Tikal

• Copán

• Palenque

Which musical style originated in Cuba?

• Merengue

• Samba

• Rumba

• Reggae

What is the primary sector employing workers in most Central American countries?

• Manufacturing

• Technology

• Agriculture

• Tourism

What are large farms traditionally owned by wealthy families called?

• Minifundia

• Cooperatives

• Latifundia

• Plantations

What is a major risk for countries that depend on one or two export products?

• Economic vulnerability

• Economic stability

• Increased foreign investment

• High employment rates

Which industry is NOT mentioned as important in the Caribbean?

• Textiles

• Oil refining

• Automobile manufacturing

• Offshore banking

Which country has capitalized on the telecommunications sector?

• El Salvador

• Honduras

• Guatemala

• Dominican Republic

What agreement was signed in 2005 to lower trade barriers?

• EU Trade Agreement

• Mercosur

• DR-CAFTA

• NAFTA