Geography Chapter 9 Test

Like other Central American nations, Belize was settled by the Spanish.

The largest city in Central America is

The capital of Cuba is

Which country was nicknamed the "banana republic"?

People of mixed Spanish & Indian ancestry are

Most developed Central American country; "Crossroads of the World"

A notorious haven for pirates

Almost one-third of Guatemala's population is Protestant.

Haiti and Barbados share the island of Hispaniola.

Which country is a member of the British Commonwealth?

Leeward refers to an island that is open to prevailing winds from the ocean.

Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortes conquered the

The Bahamas, Greater Antilles, & Lesser Antilles combine to form ______________.

The Europeans introduced a new kind of farming to Central America called

Mexico has not always been a true republic.

The ________ Peninsula curves north and east into the Gulf of Mexico.

Mayans are the most famous of the Indian civilizations because

Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America.

All Mexicans speak Spanish.

Most heavily populated Central American country; center of ancient Mayan civilization.

Spain lost Cuba during the ______________ War in 1898.

Famous for volcanoes; has the smallest area of a Central American country

First known country to grow coffee

Citizens speak French and Creole

Least populated Central American country

Popular tourist resort in eastern Mexico