Exploring the Caribbean and Central America

Which of the following islands is prone to hurricanes?

• Greenland

• Puerto Rico

• Madagascar

• Iceland

Which body of water is located to the east of Central America?

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

Which indigenous group was known for farming on the islands of the Greater Antilles?

• Aztec

• Taino

• Inca

• Maya

Who arrived in the Bahamas on October 12, 1492?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernán Cortés

Which European country set up colonies in Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico?

• France

• Portugal

• Spain

• England

What was the main economic activity in the Caribbean colonies by the 1600s?

• Mining

• Sugar industry

• Textile production

• Shipbuilding

What type of government does Cuba have?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Communist

• Republic

Which city is a major urban center in Central America?

• San José

• Kingston

• Nassau

• Port-au-Prince

What is the leading force of society in Cuba?

• The military

• The Communist Party

• The monarchy

• The church

Which ocean is located to the west of Central America?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Southern Ocean