Central America quiz

Who built the Panama Canal?

• United States

• Spain

• Costa Rica

• Columbia

The economy of Central America is mostly based on:

• industry
• fishing
• agriculture
• mining

Why are most people in Central America Roman Catholic? 

• Spanish missionaries taught the Native Indians about Catholicism
• English missionaries taught the Natives about Catholicism
• Most people in Central America are not Roman Catholic
• None of the Choices are correct

Who built a civilization in Central America before the Spanish arrived?

• Inca
• Maya
• Spanish
• Frencn

a crop produced for its commercial value rather than for use by the grower.

• Eco-tourism

• Biodiversity

• Columbian Exchange

• Cash crop

What is the main language in most Central American countries? 

• English 
• French
• Italian 
• Spanish

What is unique about Lake Nicaragua?

• It is the largest freshwater lake in North America.
• It is a freshwater lake with oceanic animals in it.
• It is the largest lake in Central America with salt water.
• It is a freshwater lake formed by a volcano.

Which of the following is a challenge in Central America?

• Poverty

• Education

• No jobs

• All of the above

What cash crop is important to Central America's economy? 

• grapes
• oranges 
• apples 
• bananas 

growing trees, transforming a clear land into forest.

• Reforestation

• Cash Crop

• Slash and Burn Agriculture

• Subsistence Farming