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History of Belize

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What year did Belize gain independence from the United Kingdom?

a)

1981

b)

1973

c)

1964

d)

1990

2.

Which ancient civilization is known to have inhabited Belize?

a)

Aztec

b)

Maya

c)

Inca

d)

Olmec

3.

What was Belize formerly known as?

a)

British Honduras

b)

British Guiana

c)

British West Indies

d)

British Caribbean

4.

Which language is primarily spoken in Belize?

a)

Spanish

b)

English

c)

Creole

d)

Mayan

5.

What is the capital city of Belize?

a)

Belmopan

b)

Belize City

c)

San Ignacio

d)

Orange Walk

6.

Which body of water lies to the east of Belize?

a)

Caribbean Sea

b)

Pacific Ocean

c)

Atlantic Ocean

d)

Gulf of Mexico

7.

Who was the first Prime Minister of Belize?

a)

George Cadle Price

b)

Manuel Esquivel

c)

Said Musa

d)

Dean Barrow

8.

What is the national bird of Belize?

a)

Keel-billed Toucan

b)

Scarlet Macaw

c)

Harpy Eagle

d)

Resplendent Quetzal

9.

Which of the following is a major archaeological site in Belize?

a)

Tikal

b)

Chichen Itza

c)

Caracol

d)

Copán

10.

What is the currency of Belize?

a)

Belize Dollar

b)

US Dollar

c)

Peso

d)

Euro

11.

Which reef system is located off the coast of Belize?

a)

Great Barrier Reef

b)

Mesoamerican Barrier Reef

c)

Andros Barrier Reef

d)

New Caledonian Barrier Reef

12.

What is the traditional dish of Belize made with rice and beans?

a)

Rice and Peas

b)

Gallo Pinto

c)

Rice and Beans

d)

Jollof Rice

13.

Which ethnic group forms a significant part of Belize's population?

a)

Garifuna

b)

Maasai

c)

Zulu

d)

Inuit

14.

What is the name of the famous blue hole located in Belize?

a)

Great Blue Hole

b)

Dean's Blue Hole

c)

Dragon Hole

d)

Blue Hole of Dahab

15.

Which treaty ended the territorial dispute between Guatemala and Belize?

a)

Wyke-Aycinena Treaty

b)

Treaty of Tordesillas

c)

Adams-Onís Treaty

d)

Guadalupe Hidalgo Treaty