WorksheetsHistory of Belize
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What year did Belize gain independence from the United Kingdom?
1981
1973
1964
1990
Which ancient civilization is known to have inhabited Belize?
Aztec
Maya
Inca
Olmec
What was Belize formerly known as?
British Honduras
British Guiana
British West Indies
British Caribbean
Which language is primarily spoken in Belize?
Spanish
English
Creole
Mayan
What is the capital city of Belize?
Belmopan
Belize City
San Ignacio
Orange Walk
Which body of water lies to the east of Belize?
Caribbean Sea
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Who was the first Prime Minister of Belize?
George Cadle Price
Manuel Esquivel
Said Musa
Dean Barrow
What is the national bird of Belize?
Keel-billed Toucan
Scarlet Macaw
Harpy Eagle
Resplendent Quetzal
Which of the following is a major archaeological site in Belize?
Tikal
Chichen Itza
Caracol
Copán
What is the currency of Belize?
Belize Dollar
US Dollar
Peso
Euro
Which reef system is located off the coast of Belize?
Great Barrier Reef
Mesoamerican Barrier Reef
Andros Barrier Reef
New Caledonian Barrier Reef
What is the traditional dish of Belize made with rice and beans?
Rice and Peas
Gallo Pinto
Rice and Beans
Jollof Rice
Which ethnic group forms a significant part of Belize's population?
Garifuna
Maasai
Zulu
Inuit
What is the name of the famous blue hole located in Belize?
Great Blue Hole
Dean's Blue Hole
Dragon Hole
Blue Hole of Dahab
Which treaty ended the territorial dispute between Guatemala and Belize?
Wyke-Aycinena Treaty
Treaty of Tordesillas
Adams-Onís Treaty
Guadalupe Hidalgo Treaty
