History of Belize

Wealthy, upper-class men who would help the ajaw rule were called:

• Slaves

• Nobles

• Merchants

• Peasants

What was the primary economic activity in Belize during the colonial period?

• Agriculture

• Mining

• Logging

• Fishing

Which European country first claimed Belize as a colony?

• Spain

• France

• Netherlands

• Britain

In what year did Belize gain independence from British colonial rule?

• 1973

• 1981

• 1964

• 1990

What is the ancient civilization that significantly influenced Belize's early history?

• Inca

• Aztec

• Maya

• Olmec

Which treaty ended the territorial dispute between Guatemala and Belize?

• Treaty of Tordesillas

• Webster-Ashburton Treaty

• Guatemala-Belize Treaty

• Wyke-Aycinena Treaty

What is the name of the Belizean holiday that celebrates the arrival of the Garifuna people?

• Garifuna Settlement Day

• Emancipation Day

• Independence Day

• Commonwealth Day

Who was the first Prime Minister of Belize?

• George Cadle Price

• Manuel Esquivel

• Said Musa

• Dean Barrow

What was the original name of Belize under British rule?

• British Honduras

• British Guiana

• British West Indies

• British Caribbean

Which indigenous group is known to have inhabited Belize before European contact?

• Arawak

• Carib

• Maya

• Taino