WorksheetsUnit 9: Middle America Assessment
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Mexico and Spanish America were ruled by who?
The British Empire
The French Empire
The Spanish Empire
The Portuguese Empire
Between 1810 and 1823, __________________________ began in Mexico and Central America.
Independence movements
Industrial Revolution
World War I
Colonial expansion
People wanted ____________ and ____________ from the Spanish Empire, and they had to fight for it.
freedom, independence
wealth, power
land, resources
peace, prosperity
Which of the following are facts about Revolution and Reform?
Revolution often involves a complete change in political power.
Reform is a gradual change within existing structures.
Revolution and reform are the same processes.
Reform usually leads to immediate and radical changes.
Viceroys were _____________________________.
Spanish colonial governors
British colonial governors
French colonial governors
Portuguese colonial governors
Christopher Columbus sailed to the Caribbean Islands in ___________.
1492
1502
1485
1510
The Spanish grew sugar on ________________________.
plantations
deserts
mountains
forests
Many of the Arawak and Carib were forced _________________. Disease took the lives of many natives.
into slavery
to migrate
to revolt
to prosper
What did the Europeans do after many natives had died?
They left the area.
They brought in African workers.
They sought help from other tribes.
They stopped colonization efforts.
Who took control of the smaller islands?
The British
The French
The Spanish
The Dutch
Many Africans were brought to the Caribbean through the ________________________________.
Transatlantic Slave Trade
Silk Road
Industrial Revolution
Columbian Exchange
What country is labeled #1 ?
Belize
Panama
Guatemala
Costa Rica
What country is labeled #7?
Panama
El Salvador
Honduras
Nicaragua
During the Cuban Revolution, Fulgencio Batista was overthrown in which year?
1953
1956
1959
1961
What are the two main categories discussed in 'The Caribbean Today'?
Culture and Economy
Politics and Environment
History and Geography
Tourism and Agriculture
The conditions and challenges in Mexico & Middle America related to living include:
High levels of poverty and inequality
Abundant natural resources and wealth
Stable political environment
Low population density
Which of the following best describes the conditions and challenges in Mexico & Middle America related to working?
High unemployment and low wages
Excellent working conditions and high wages
Abundant job opportunities and high wages
Lack of challenges and high employment
What challenges are faced in Mexico & Middle America according to Lesson Three?
Economic instability and poverty
Political corruption and violence
Environmental degradation and natural disasters
All of the above
What country is labeled #6?
Honduras
Honduras
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
What country is labeled #2?
Mexico
Honduras
Guatemala
Nicaragua
What country is labeled #3?
Panama
Belize
El Salvador
Honduras
What country is labeled #4?
El Salvador
Honduras
Belize
Mexico
What country is labeled #5?
Nicaragua
El Salvador
Honduras
Costa Rica
Which country is labeled #10?
Belize
Mexico
Panama
Costa Rica
New ideas from the Enlightenment, which means ___________________________, caused people to question Spain's authority.
new ideas
having authority over your life
basic human rights
