Central America Quiz

Central America is an example of what kind of physical feature?

• Peninsula

• Archipelago

• Isthmus

• Continent

Which of the following is NOT a country in Central America?

• Managua

• Belize

• Panama

• Guatemala

Which of the following is an important industry in Central America? (Check All That Apply)

• Agriculture

• Trade

• Financial

• Tourism and Ecotourism

Which Central American country has the most varied economy including exporting electronics?

• Belize

• Honduras

• Panama

• Costa Rica

Who was the first civilization in Central America?

• Mayans

• Olmec

• Tikal

• Copan

From which country did most of the countries in Central America declare their independence from in the 1800 and 1900s?

• Portugal

• Britain

• France

• Spain

What form of government do most (6 out of 7) of the countries in Central America have today?

• Dictatorship

• Direct Democracies

• Republic

• Constitutional Monarchy

What is the only country in Central America to have a parliamentary democracy and has English as its official language?

• Belize

• Honduras

• Panama

• Costa Rica

Which country in Central America has the largest population with 15.4 million people?

• Panama

• Guatemala

• Nicaragua

• Costa Rica

What festival is celebrated before lent begins in Central America?

• Easter

• San Salvador Day

• Carnival

• Independence Day