Exploring Central America: Geography and History

What is the name of the mountain range located in Central America?

• Andes Mountains

• Sierra Madre de Chiapas

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

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

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Caribbean Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

Which city is the capital of Costa Rica?

• Panama City

• San José

• Managua

• Tegucigalpa

In which century did the Spanish colonization of Central America begin?

• 14th century

• 15th century

• 16th century

• 17th century

Which country in Central America is a constitutional monarchy?

• Guatemala

• Belize

• Honduras

• Nicaragua

What was the purpose of building the Panama Canal?

• To connect the Atlantic and Indian Oceans

• To lower the distance, cost, and time for ships between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

• To provide a tourist attraction

• To create a new trade route to Europe

Which of the following is a major cash crop grown in Central America?

• Wheat

• Bananas

• Rice

• Corn

What type of government is common in Central America today?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Democratic government

• Oligarchy

Which of the following countries was NOT part of the United Provinces of Central America?

• Guatemala

• Honduras

• Panama

• El Salvador

What is a significant economic activity in Central America related to tourism?

• Mining

• Textile manufacturing

• Agriculture

• Jungle tourism