WGP Unit 3 Exam Review (Central America)

Which major indigenous civilizations originated in Mexico and Central America?

The Greater and Lesser Antilles are species of fish in the Caribbean Sea.

Which religion is most commonly practiced throughout Mexico and Central America?

What is the main language in most Central American Countries?

What empire did Hernan Cortes invade?

What land, which is now a country, did Christopher Columbus first sight in 1492?

The gross domestic product (GDP) of a country represents the value of goods and services produced by a country.

Why is English the official language of Belize?

A migrant is _____________.

A person who leaves their original country

Who are Indigenous people?

What is the major ethnic group in Central America?

Low crime rates, good jobs, and educational opportunities

Movement of people from one place to another

Per capita GDP is often used to compare the economies of countries and the well-being of their citizens.

High crime rates, not many jobs, and natural disasters

Where was the ancient Aztec empire located?

When a country has a high GDP they do not have any problems with poverty.

Which country in Central America has the highest GDP per capita?

Poverty is when an individual lacks basic needs, such as food, housing, clothing, or medical care.

What is most Central American culture rooted in?

What region covers both Central and South America?

1. A group of people with a common racial, tribal, religious, or cultural background.

When one country takes control of an area and dominates its economy, government, and society.

A person who moves into a new country

Which country most influenced current language and religious beliefs in Mexico and Central America?