WGP Unit 3 Exam Review (Central America)

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

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

What empire did Hernan Cortes invade?

Why is English the official language of Belize?

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

A person who moves into a new country

Low crime rates, good jobs, and educational opportunities

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

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

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

A person who leaves their original country

Where was the ancient Aztec empire located?

Who are Indigenous people?

High crime rates, not many jobs, and natural disasters

What is most Central American culture rooted in?

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

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

A migrant is _____________.

What region covers both Central and South America?

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.

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

What is the main language in most Central American Countries?

Which major indigenous civilizations originated in Mexico and Central America?

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

What is the major ethnic group in Central America?