Central America Quiz

Which continent is Central America a part of?

• South America

• Europe

• North America

• It is its own continent

Which country is NOT part of Central America?

• Belize

• Costa Rica

• Panama

• Mexico

What is the official language of most Central American countries?

• English

• Spanish

• French

• Portuguese

Why do Central Americans speak Spanish?

• Because of Spanish colonization

• Because of British colonization

• Because of French colonization

• Because of Portuguese colonization

Which country in Central America has English as its official language?

• El Salvador

• Guatemala

• Honduras

• Belize

What natural disasters are common in Central America?

• Blizzards and avalanches

• Floods and droughts

• Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

• Tornadoes and hurricanes

When was the first stable Spanish settlement in Central America established?

• 1510

• 1530

• 1501

• 1524

What is the main reason for deforestation in Central America?

• Slash-and-burn cultivation

• Urban development

• Tourism

• Mining

What is the dominant religion in Central America?

• Roman Catholicism

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Protestantism

What is the main economic activity in Central America?

• Tourism

• Mining

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing