Caribbean History and Independence Challenges

Caribbean History and Independence Challenges

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, History, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video explores the historical evolution of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, focusing on the impact of European colonization. It covers the rise and fall of native civilizations like the Maya and Aztecs, the Spanish conquest, and the subsequent colonial rule. The narrative extends to Central America's path to independence and economic challenges, as well as the Caribbean's colonial past and struggles for independence.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant achievement of the Maya civilization?

Invention of the wheel

Construction of the Great Wall

Development of a complex writing system

Discovery of America

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one reason the Spanish were able to conquer the Aztec Empire?

The Aztecs had no weapons

The Spanish had a larger army

The Spanish had superior military technology

The Aztecs were allies with the Spanish

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major change in Mexico after gaining independence from Spain?

Continued rule by wealthy landowners

Establishment of a monarchy

Complete eradication of poverty

Immediate economic prosperity for all

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which European country claimed the area now known as Belize in the early 1800s?

Portugal

Britain

France

Spain

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common economic activity in Central America during colonial times?

Growing cash crops on plantations

Fishing in the Pacific Ocean

Manufacturing automobiles

Mining for gold

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country helped Panama gain independence from Colombia?

United States

France

Mexico

Spain

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Caribbean island gained independence in 1804?

Cuba

Puerto Rico

Haiti

Jamaica

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