Geography Quiz: Panama

Which sea is located to the north of Panama?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Caribbean Sea

• Red Sea

• Black Sea

Which continent is Panama a part of?

• North America

• South America

• Central America

• Europe

What is an isthmus?

• A large body of water

• A narrow strip of land connecting two larger bodies of land

• A mountain range

• A desert

What is the primary function of an isthmus?

• To separate two countries

• To connect two larger bodies of land

• To provide a habitat for wildlife

• To serve as a tourist attraction

Who was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean?

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

• Hernan Cortes

In what year did Hernan Cortes suggest a path across the isthmus of Panama?

• 1513

• 1524

• 1534

• 1540

In what year was France given a permit to build a canal across Panama?

• 1835

• 1881

• 1904

• 1914

What was the first step France had to take after receiving the permit to build the canal?

• Start construction immediately

• Come up with a plan

• Hire workers

• Purchase equipment

In what year did France finally start building the canal?

• 1835

• 1881

• 1904

• 1914

How many years did France work on the canal project before giving up?

• 5 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

• 10 years